PA Dutch Hex Signs have a rich history that dates back approximately 300 years. Folk art was a key part of the culture of the German settlers that came to Pennsylvania and after the 1830's farmers began expressing themselves on the sides of their barns by painting large colorful hex designs on them. The elements that make up these designs all had special meanings from the individual colors and star patterns to the birds or “Distelfinks”. These designs are believed to add blessings and good fortune to the home and family such as, fertility, luck, love, good health and many other well wishes.

Inspired by a drive through our local Pennsylvania Dutch Country along the Berks County Hex Art Driving Tour, I designed this print as a modern interpretation of the hex sign.

These pieces are all letterpress printed on Crane's 110 pound Pearl Lettra paper. The print measures 11" x 14" and is sold UNFRAMED. It will arrive packaged in a clear cello bag and rigid mailer for safe travel.

Based on actual folk art elements symbolizing:
LOVE - green, orange, and dark red ink
LUCK - light green, orange and blue ink
HOPE - yellow, pink and brown ink
COMPOSITE - all 9 runs printed over top of each other