AnamcharaCords

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Hi, my name is Kelly, and I am a textile artist from Waterford, specialising in bespoke, Celtic handfasting cords.

ABOUT HANDFASTING

Handfasting is the ancient Celtic ritual of binding the couples hands together to symbolise eternal love. It dates back far beyond 7000BC, but still proves to be very popular with couples today. With arms extended, the couple clasp hands and a cord, or Crios, or ribbon were wrapped and tied around their hands, sealing in the vows and commitment of the couple. This is where 'tying the knot' comes from!

WHAT ARE HANDFASTING CORDS?

A handfasting cord (also known as a handfasting rope, ribbon or handbinding cord) is a long piece of cord, ribbon or fabric that is wrapped around the couples hands to bind them together, representing their commitment to each other. All of my cords are made with careful attention to detail, and a passion to create a piece that is personal to each and every couple. If you are looking for a bespoke, unique and luxurious handfasting cord for your ceremony, visit my Etsy shop, or just get in touch:)

CUSTOMISATION

I absolutely love the chance to create a cord completely personal to the couple, so please either use the personalisation section on one of your favourite listings from my shop, or get in touch with a particular idea in mind, and let me create your dream handfasting cord!:)

ABOUT KELLY

I live with my husband Damien and our two boys Teddy and Sebastian in Waterford. For the last 10 years, Damien and I have worked in the wedding industry as ceremony musicans (find us here! Something Blue Acoustics!) But before music, I studied Art, and have my Masters in Fine Art from Goldsmiths college in London. By combining both elements of my life, I have fallen into creating handfasting cords! I adore textiles and cherish every cord I make and I feel exceptionally lucky to play a part in the couples handfasting ceremony.

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Katie Dunne
Married on 3rd May 2026
Kelly is absolutely fantastic to work with. She couldn't do enough to make our cord exactly as we wanted. Not only did she customise the colours of the ribbons and ropes in the cord, she also hand embroidered our initials and date on the cord. I would absolutely recommend Kelly and AnamcharaCords to everyone seeking a cord for their hand fasting ceremony.

We're so excited to have it in the centre of our wedding ceremony. Thank you so, so much!
Added 29th Aug 2024
Amanda Naiberk
5.0
Married on 7th Sep 2025
Beautiful quality and exactly as pictured! I can’t wait to have this incorporated in our wedding for next September! The seller was also super nice and great to work with! Thanks so much!
Added 1st Oct 2024
Aaron Lawlor
Married on 20th Sep 2024
Would 1000% recommend Anam Chara for your hand fasting cords! We left organising this until the last minute and were in a bit of a panic. Kelly was so reassuring and helped us out big time. We were consulted throughout the process and Kelly checked in to double check the details we wanted included on our cord. Great experience and customer service is top class. Eternally grateful and IN LOVE with our cord!
Added 5th Sep 2024
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Robert marshall
5.0
Married on 14th Sep 2024
We have received the most beautifully crafted split ribbon Handfasting Cord that we could have wished for. From our initial enquiry, all through the design process and up until we received the ribbon, Kelly was amazing and very easy to deal with as well as being a very talented designer. Thank you Kelly!!
Added 20th Aug 2024
Emily Mooney
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Married on 12th Sep 2024
We had a fantastic experience designing our handfasting cord with Kelly! After finding her website through a Google search, her creations were exactly what we envisioned for our wedding ceremony. We received our cord beautifully presented, and the utmost care and attention to detail was so evident! Nothing was too much trouble and Kelly was always on hand to answer any questions or queries we had. What made our cord truly special was the option to include Brian's late grandfather's tie as part of the cord, which is such a heartwarming and unique way to have the presence of a loved one who is no longer with us on our wedding day. Many thanks again Kelly! Emily & Brian xx
Added 30th Aug 2024
Caoimhe Thompson
Married on 16th Aug 2024
Such a beautiful handfasting cord that we used for our wedding ceremony. It was even more beautiful in person and everyone loved it, it meant so much to us. We can't wait to proudly display it in our home and maybe even be able to pass it down one day in the future.
Added 3rd Sep 2024
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Stephanie and James
5.0
Married on 28th Jul 2024
I recently had the pleasure of receiving a custom handfasting ribbon, and i am absolutely thrilled with the result! The craftsmanship is impeccable, and was the perfect addition to the wedding day. Also Kelly is amazing to work with! She is incredibly nice, responsive and attentive. If you are seeking to buy a handfasting ribbon that is high quality, handcrafted and with a team that is absolutely lovely to work with, then look no further! Thank you again Kelly and team :)
Added 14th Aug 2024
Hannah Austin
5.0
Married on 9th Jul 2024
I ordered a custom cord for my wedding and Kelly was amazing to work with! she responded very quickly. i was running behind with things to get done for the wedding and was anxious there wasn't enough time to get something customized before the wedding date. She was a wonder to work with! She even personally delivered my cord to Waterford Castle for my wedding day since it was in the same town! The cord is gorgeous and all my guests commented on it! Thank you so much!
Added 15th Aug 2024
Lisa Munley
5.0
Married on 15th May 2024
Kelly did a beautiful job on our Handfasting ribbons! She is a true artist and we could not be happier to have these as part of our very special day. The cor and ribbon blend beautifully! Thank you, Kelly!
Added 15th Aug 2024
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