Irish order National Tartan Multitonal Plaited Ribbon Handfasting Wedding Cord -16 Strand Taffeta Effect- with or without Charms

Official "Irish National" tartan ribbon forms the basis for this handfasting cord which has been teamed with various Green and Non metallic Gold ribbons forming my distinctive multitonal Taffeta effect.

I have included some photographs taken in sunlight - you can see how this light really makes the colours pop!

The finished cord is between 6-7' in length and consists of 16 strands of ribbon in total braided into a six way plait. Ribbon ends have been sealed to help prevent fraying.

Each cord is made to order and therefore I can make changes to colours as requested. I can substitute metallic Gold if required for no extra charge.


The cord is available with or without charms. "With Charms" can be a pair or two singles chosen from the photograph.

Should you decide to include charms, these will come attached to a clip so that you can also use them in everyday life afterwards as a reminder of your ceremony.

Your cord will come in an organza bag which can also be used to stash your vows as part of the ceremony, as well as storing your cord after the big day.


Handfasting began as a traditional union of two parties where the hands were bound together, order therefore tying the knot. This could be done for a year and a day. for a lifetime or for all eternity. It is increasingly being incorporated into modern wedding ceremonies, which can now be held at sacred sites with a licensed celebrant...a choice not available to myself and my husband when we handfasted at Avebury during Summer Solstice celebrations some years ago (we needed to visit a registry office to make it official)

Made with love and blessings