Sonas, Irish blessing meaning "happiness". Handmade from responsibly sourced traditional Valentia slate in Ken’s workshop set deep in the Dingle Peninsula. Bring a real blessing of Ireland into your home. Sonas meaning "happiness" is written in the ancient Irish script of ogham and each piece is crafted with care and blessings from Ireland to you.
We only use Valentia Slate wich has World Heritage Status
Valentia Slate, a natural stone derived from Valentia Island in the Republic of Ireland has been officially recognised as a heritage stone. Awarded the status of 'International Union of Geological Sciences Heritage Stone', it has been used internationally, including on the floors and roofs of the House of Commons in London and Trinity College, Dublin. The status is only given to stone that has a history of significant use and which is still available for conservation purposes today. Globally, only 55 stones are recognised by this designation and it was achieved through research by the Trinity research group Stonebuilt Ireland based in Geology in the School of Natural Sciences and led by Professor Patrick Wyse Jackson and Dr Louise Caulfield, in collaboration with colleagues at Valentia Slate Company Ltd and Carrig Conservation Consultants. Connemara Marble is the only other stone in Ireland with this recognition.
As this is a natural material and individually hand crafted, slight variations in appearance may occur.