Trefoil: a stylized shamrock, such as St. Patrick used in evangelizing Ireland, the trefoil is a symbol of the Most Holy Trinity.
Quatrefoil: ubiquitous in Gothic architecture, the quatrefoil symbolizes the four evangelists, as do the Winged Man (Matthew), Lion (Mark), Ox (Luke), and Eagle (John) — the four beasts of Ezeckiel and the Apocalypse.
Did you know that originally blue was the color
that represented St. Patrick’s Day?
It’s true, originally St. Patrick’s blue was the color and it was later changed to green!
Shamrocks are popular on St Patrick’s Day but the quatrefoil which was derived from the shamrock has become one of the most popular motifs used in fabrics, lighting, rugs, furniture and architecture. Are you feeling the love?
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