Bean Sí Comb is an art print rooted in real Irish folk accounts. Not mythology, not legend, but the everyday beliefs people actually held and passed down for generations.
The Bean Sí is nearly always seen combing her long hair, and that comb is at the heart of some of the most fascinating folk accounts ever written down in Ireland. The Dúchas archive is a collection of folklore gathered by schoolchildren in the 1930s. They were sent home to write down the stories their parents and grandparents told them, everyday folk beliefs that might otherwise have been lost. And across many different accounts from many different parts of Ireland, the same story appears again and again.
Someone finds a comb. Someone brings it home. And at night she comes crying at the window for it back.
What I love about these accounts is how specific they are. The white comb left on the dresser. The midnight crying at the window. The priest who always gives the same advice. The iron tongs passed out through the window, and the state they come back in afterwards.
These are not grand mythological tales. They are the stories ordinary people told each other because they genuinely believed them. And someone thought they were important enough to write down.
This drawing came out of spending a long time in that archive. There is quite a bit hidden in it if you look closely. If you want the full story, including what happens to those iron tongs, you can read it here: roisinmallonart.com/blog/bean-si-comb-banshee-irish-folklore
This print is for anyone who loves Irish folklore, Irish heritage, and the kind of cultural art that comes with a real story behind it.
Sizes
Available in three square sizes:
10 x 10 inches
12 x 12 inches
16 x 16 inches
Square prints are easy to frame almost anywhere. Frames are widely available in shops and online.
About the print
Printed on enhanced matte paper, 189gsm, sourced from Japan. Museum quality thick matte finish. Unframed. Printed just for you when you order, which reduces waste and means each print is carefully produced.
Packaging and care
Carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective tube. Keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity to keep your print looking its best.
Delivery
Everything is made to order and printed especially for you. Please allow up to 8 working days for production and delivery, though it is often quicker than that. If you need it by a particular date, just get in touch before you order and I will let you know if it is doable.
Legal
Quick practical note. This is made to order through a trusted print partner and sent straight to you. Designed for adults. Responsible person for EU product safety: Róisín Mallon, Bangor, Northern Ireland. roisin@roisinmallonart.com Manufacturer: Printful, Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050. support@printful.com This product meets small parts and magnetic flux index level requirements. A 2 year warranty applies to consumer sales in line with EU consumer rights.
If anything arrives and something seems off, just message me and I will sort it out. Because everything is made to order I cannot offer exchanges for a different size, so it is worth checking the size options before you order.
If something arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as expected, email me at roisin@roisinmallonart.com within 7 days of receiving it with your order number and a photo. I will get a replacement or refund sorted.
If you would like to return something, let me know within 14 days of receiving your order and you will have a further 14 days to send it back. Return postage is your responsibility unless the item was faulty or sent incorrectly, in which case I will refund reasonable return postage up to the cost of 2nd class postage.
Just drop me an email and we will figure it out.
If you enjoy Irish folklore, language, and culture, I share stories, cultural snippets, and occasional special offers through my newsletter. You are always welcome to join: subscribepage.io/failte
Bean Sí Comb is an art print rooted in real Irish folk accounts. Not mythology, not legend, but the everyday beliefs people actually held and passed down for generations.
The Bean Sí is nearly always seen combing her long hair, and that comb is at the heart of some of the most fascinating folk accounts ever written down in Ireland. The Dúchas archive is a collection of folklore gathered by schoolchildren in the 1930s. They were sent home to write down the stories their parents and grandparents told them, everyday folk beliefs that might otherwise have been lost. And across many different accounts from many different parts of Ireland, the same story appears again and again.
Someone finds a comb. Someone brings it home. And at night she comes crying at the window for it back.
What I love about these accounts is how specific they are. The white comb left on the dresser. The midnight crying at the window. The priest who always gives the same advice. The iron tongs passed out through the window, and the state they come back in afterwards.
These are not grand mythological tales. They are the stories ordinary people told each other because they genuinely believed them. And someone thought they were important enough to write down.
This drawing came out of spending a long time in that archive. There is quite a bit hidden in it if you look closely. If you want the full story, including what happens to those iron tongs, you can read it here: roisinmallonart.com/blog/bean-si-comb-banshee-irish-folklore
This print is for anyone who loves Irish folklore, Irish heritage, and the kind of cultural art that comes with a real story behind it.
Sizes
Available in three square sizes:
10 x 10 inches
12 x 12 inches
16 x 16 inches
Square prints are easy to frame almost anywhere. Frames are widely available in shops and online.
About the print
Printed on enhanced matte paper, 189gsm, sourced from Japan. Museum quality thick matte finish. Unframed. Printed just for you when you order, which reduces waste and means each print is carefully produced.
Packaging and care
Carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective tube. Keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity to keep your print looking its best.
Delivery
Everything is made to order and printed especially for you. Please allow up to 8 working days for production and delivery, though it is often quicker than that. If you need it by a particular date, just get in touch before you order and I will let you know if it is doable.
Legal
Quick practical note. This is made to order through a trusted print partner and sent straight to you. Designed for adults. Responsible person for EU product safety: Róisín Mallon, Bangor, Northern Ireland. roisin@roisinmallonart.com Manufacturer: Printful, Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050. support@printful.com This product meets small parts and magnetic flux index level requirements. A 2 year warranty applies to consumer sales in line with EU consumer rights.
If anything arrives and something seems off, just message me and I will sort it out. Because everything is made to order I cannot offer exchanges for a different size, so it is worth checking the size options before you order.
If something arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as expected, email me at roisin@roisinmallonart.com within 7 days of receiving it with your order number and a photo. I will get a replacement or refund sorted.
If you would like to return something, let me know within 14 days of receiving your order and you will have a further 14 days to send it back. Return postage is your responsibility unless the item was faulty or sent incorrectly, in which case I will refund reasonable return postage up to the cost of 2nd class postage.
Just drop me an email and we will figure it out.
If you enjoy Irish folklore, language, and culture, I share stories, cultural snippets, and occasional special offers through my newsletter. You are always welcome to join: subscribepage.io/failte
