Quaichs

Quaichs are distinctly Scottish and the word comes from the Gaelic word "CUACH" meaning a cup or bowl. Pronounced "Quake" it is a shallow drinking vessel peculiar to Scotland. A Quaich comprimises of a flat little bowl standing on a rim and with two ears or handles for holding it when drinking from it. More often than not they were whittled out of a single block of wood by the countryfolk and decorated sometimes with interlacing celtic designs.

In the 17th centuary silver was introduced and used for the mountings in order to add sophistication and style to this beautiful traditional bowl. Towards the end of the 17th centuary some Quaichs in the more well to do households were being made entirely from silver and delicately engraved with a celtic twist and perhaps even the emblem or particular clan crest applicable to that particular owners family.

However the more traditional celtic Quaich made from turned timber and enhanced with an inner bowl of pewter or silvcer plate is perthaps the more pleasing as well as the most authentic, placing its originality in the early 17th century.

Quaichs are distinctly Scottish and hold a deceptive quantity of whisky when filled. They became part of the social life in the old traditional highland communities when the men and lads would often gather at a local house. Stories would be told, songs would be sung and personal anecdotes often told throughout the evening. A quaich or two would be often filled and passed amongst family and friends.

Because the Quaich is distinctly Scottish it is often a prized possession and many are passed from generation to generation down the family line. They are used at special family gatherings and occasions such as Hogmany (last day of the year, New Years Eve) as well as weddings and christenings

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