Celebrate your heritage with these traditional PA Dutch Hex Sign ORNAMENT (3-1/2") laser-engraved and hand-painted; optional text on back. Offered in a variety of wood species. Hand-painted in the traditional Hex colors and using traditional hex elements such as distelfinks, tulips, stars, scalloped edge, hearts, unicorns, etc. Clear-coated to add sheen and beauty. Gift Box and Info Card included. Keepsake quality.
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H O W - T O - O R D E R (view images for options)
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DROP-DOWN OPTIONS
* COLOR: Select the WOOD TYPE
PERSONALIZATION BOX
* OPTIONAL TEXT: Back of hex. Default is Option A in English
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Hex signs are a form of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, related to fraktur, found in the Fancy Dutch tradition. Being in the midst of PA Dutch country we see hex signs on homes, businesses and barns. Many folks attach meanings to the symbols and colors in the signs. We do include this information, but I see the hexes as purely decorative, or "Chust for nice" as in the local dialect. Almost all of the hex signs represent Luck, Goodwill and/or Happiness. Interestingly Hex signs are a Pennsylvania Dutch custom, not to be confused with the Amish who did not adopt the custom of decorating their barns and do not use hex signs to this day.
