Handfasts form part of an ancient Celtic tradition still used in wedding ceremonies in Scotland. Traditionally, a piece of cloth was tied around the engaged couple's held hands during a handfasting ceremony which symbolised the joining of two lives and two families. This is where the expression 'tying the knot' comes from. It is traditional to have a tartan ribbon representing each of the wedding couple to showcase the union of their two families.

Stewart Christie & Co. wool tartan handfast ribbons are available as one ribbon single sided with one tartan, or one ribbon double sided with two tartans.

From £45 Made to Order. Handfasts take approximately 3-4 weeks to make.

Please contact our Edinburgh store on 0131 225 6639 or info@stewartchristie.com if you would like to order handfast ribbons with our Personally Curated service, or fill out the form below and we will be in touch with a quote.

Product Detail: 100% wool. Dry clean only.

Dimensions: approx 10cm x 140cm (4" x 55") including fringe. We can make to custom sizes too.

Made in Scotland.

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