THE WOODSMAN'S LEGACY 'BIRTH TREE TALISMAN'

When three handwritten books belonging to a relative born in the mid 19th century were discovered the 'WOODSMAN'S LEGACY' came to light. The books that she was given as a young lady contained poems regarding an ancient 'Birth Tree' system as used by a woodsman from Dorset. The system is closely linked to the 'Celtic Astrological Year'.

The Four Agricultural Seasons
WINTER-Dormancy
SPRING-Germination
SUMMER-Growth
AUTUMN-Harvest

Each season is represented by two deciduous trees which symbolize the ancient Celtic Solar Festivals enabling people to remain in contact with the natural cyles of nature. These seasonal turning points represented by the eight trees marked characteristic changes in people.

SPRING
ALDER: 20th March - 5th May
WILLOW: 6th May - 20th June

SUMMER
ELM: 21st June - 6th August
OAK: 7th August - 22nd September

AUTUMN
BEECH: 23rd September - 5th November
POPLAR: 6th November - 20th December

WINTER
ASH: 21st December - 3rd February
APPLE: 4th February - 19th March

The wooden Talisman, a good luck charm, has been carried for centuries by country folk. Some worn as a toggle on clothing whilst others as a simple form of jewellery. Many of the press ganged sailors of the 18th century carried their own personal talisman 'touching the tali' was a symbol of good fortune. 'Touch Wood for Luck' dates back to the ancient Celtic civilisation of 400 B.C. who believed it lucky to touch a tree.

We at Tumbling Woods have recreated a wooden talisman that has been in our family for years and is thought to be an original made by the woodsman in the mid 19th century. Each talisman is a piece of branch from the relevant birth tree marked with the ancient runic symbol believed to depict a Viking warrior with his arms raised to his gods calling for protection.

EACH MARKED TALISMAN IS SOURCED SUSTAINABLY AND ETHICALLY IN THE UK AND IS OBTAINED FROM THE TREE SPECIES STATED

EACH ITEM COMES PACKAGED WITH AN INFORMATIVE INSERT MAKING IT A PERFECT ORIGINAL AND PERSONAL GIFT

Wristbands

Colours

Natural Black Brown Option 4

Birth Tree

Alder Willow Elm Oak Beech Poplar Ash Apple

WRISTBAND £3.50

UK P&P INCLUSIVE

The Birth Tree wristband consists of a talisman with wooden beads on adjustable cotton cord.
Each unique wristband is rurally handcrafted to reflect the simplicity of its origin and available in the eight Birth Trees with a choice of beads and cord colour combinations.

When ordering please indicate your choice of Birth Tree and colour cord.

Necklaces

Colours

Natural Black Brown Option 4

Birth Tree

Alder Willow Elm Oak Beech Poplar Ash Apple

NECKLACE £4.50

UK P&P INCLUSIVE


The Birth Tree necklace consists of a talisman with wooden beads on adjustable cotton cord.
Each unique necklace is rurally handcrafted to reflect the simplicity of its origin and is available in the eight Birth Trees with a choice of beads and cord colour combinations.

When ordering please indicate your choice of Birth Tree and colour cord.