This wool area rug and wallhanging is produced in a distinctive blue background with brown and gold illustration and matching border. The design is based on the wolfhound, or Cú, who was the most valued companion of the ancient Celts. The most famous legend tells of Cú Chulainn, a mythical Irish warrior who was born Setanta, and who killed Culainn's wolfhound in self-defence, then offered to take its place until a replacement could be found. Noted for its great size, the wolfhound was used to hunt large game and even pulled men from horseback in battle. We produce this deep pile wool area rug in size 6 x 4
