Eagle Of Iona | Organic T-Shirt

Design

This design is from Sacred Knot Tattoo was hand printed in the Northern Fire studio by Sean Parry himself. It features a beastly and frowning bird of prey, an eagle similar to ones found in The Book of Kells.

It can be said that this is a form of Insular Celtic art, which is an art history term that can be loosely defined as a style of art that has been blended together in a highly concentrated space. In this case, that refers to the British Isles during a time of Nordic and Saxon influence.

Within the Early Medieval times of Northern Europe, it often refers to the art created by monks within highly valuable manuscripts.

Key features of this style are knotwork, winding animals, and tangled individuals wound about vegetal tendrils.

The most famous examples of this style can be found in The Book of Kells and The Lindesfarne Gospels.

Material & Make

Our t-shirts are made with ethically sourced 100% organic cotton and are hand printed in house by Northern Fire artists at our workshop in Wales. Our inks are water based and locally sourced and to minimise the negative impact of the textile industry on the environment.

For more information about our commitment to sustainability, you can keep up to date with what we are doing within the collective on our environmental page.

About The Artist

Sean Parry is the owner and lead artist of Sacred Knot Tattoo, as well as a founding member of the Northern Fire Art Collective. He specialises in Celtic and Nordic arts and lives and works from his hometown of Llandudno in North Wales. Sean’s projects incorporate knotwork, swirls, and beasts inspired and mirroring those found in the historical record - a reflection of his passion for archaeology and ancient iconography. Though he is well known for his mastery as a tattooist, his work with paint, leather, and precious metals are also part of his artistic endeavours.

See more of the art Sean has created for Northern Fire here.

Size & Dimensions

This SOLS Organic T-Shirt is designed to fit so if you prefer a looser fitting T-Shirt, we would recommend considering the next size up.

Please check the dimensions are correct for you as sizes differ between regions.