{"product_id":"mael-scottish-thistle-brooch-handmade-in-scotland","title":"Mael Scottish Thistle Brooch - Handmade in Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eWear the Scottish pride! 2 1\/2\" x 2\" solid pewter \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/thistle\"\u003ethistle\u003c\/a\u003e brooch with a 1 1\/4\" steel locking pin. Could be worn as a kilt pin or just a lovely brooch for any type of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/thistle\"\u003eThistle\u003c\/a\u003e has come a long way with its delicate flower heads, sharp thorns, and its defiant ability to flourish. It is a resilient symbol which has always bloomed across Scotland's landscape, but it wasn't until the 13th century that it's placed in the country's symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that the Norsemen attempted to surprise the Scots with a night attack. Taking off their footwear to ensure silence, they traveled across the \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/thistle\"\u003ethistle\u003c\/a\u003e covered land. The resulting cries alarmed the Scots enabling them to drive off the Norse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout Celtic regions, thistle represents bravery, devotion, durability, strength, and determination celebrated in this pewter pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful brooch honors the sacred place of the thistle in Celtic traditions. The Scottish thistle became a national symbol, with the motto \"What dares meddle with me?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lovely Symbolism of the Thistle Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thistle symbolizes resilience, bravery, and protection. Revered in Celtic culture, it signifies strength and devotion. Its pink and purple hues denote nobility, making this brooch a sophisticated emblem of courage and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEWTER\u003cbr\u003eMade of solid lead free pewter - Pewter has been used in jewelry making for pewter does NOT RUST OR TARNISH and will last a lifetime. Pewter was used for decorative metal items in the Ancient World by the Egyptians and later the Romans, and came into extensive use in Europe during the Middle Ages - it was once considered the metal of kings because of its beauty and expense!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45723991834671,"sku":"PMC133","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2363\/7551\/files\/IMG-0660_1b8b0ffd-9b22-41d9-bf54-6d647d26e508.png?v=1785414045","url":"https:\/\/www.laviebien.com\/fr\/products\/mael-scottish-thistle-brooch-handmade-in-scotland","provider":"La Vie Bien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}