LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 100 MADE
A reworked and translated painting from the 17th century.
• 100% Organic Wool
• Original Artwork
• Free UK shipping over £200 & Global shipping over £500
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia
• 30-day returns
Interwoven, fringed edge blanket featuring original art, collectors item.
The “Danse Macabre,” also known as the “Dance of Death,” emerged from medieval plays and pagan folk rituals, intertwining itself within the annals of history. This morbid ballet portrays Death as a skeletal maestro, engaging in a dance with representatives of the social class hierarchy, pope, emperor, king, lawyer, peasant—one by one, waltzing them away to their demise. It serves as a macabre reminder that neither lofty status nor humble origins can shield anyone from the inevitable grasp of death.
In the early days of printed books in the 14th century, the Dance of Death was initially published as a series of woodcuts, with each scene etched separately. Hans Holbein’s vivid woodcuts acted as whispers in the wind, spreading this haunting dance across Europe. Those who beheld this somber spectacle did so one episode at a time, as they turned the pages of the printed work.
Come the seventeenth century... the dance raged on! Artists painted and etched versions of the Dance of Death, now capturing all episodes within a single frame. Skulls, clocks and bones were also added to the vista. These themes from the Vanitas (Latin for ‘vanity’) movement symbolise the transient ephemeral nature of life. In this panting the alchemical sun replaces Jesus.
Artwork by Stevie Anderson.
203cm x 152cm
Hand wash your item with PH neutral soap and cool water. Air dry in shape on a hanger, or laid flat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry as some shrinkage may occur. With any work of art, there are signs of the artist at work.
Enjoy any print irregularities, they are part of the finish and should not be considered as imperfections. They are part of your garment and they are what makes it unique.
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30-day returns if it’s not right.
• Shipping
We ship worldwide from the UK. Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia — no additional charges on delivery. Free UK Shipping over £200 & Free Global Shipping over £500
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Request a return and we’ll send you a label. Return fees apply.
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Please visit our Delivery & Returns & FAQ’s page.
This Limited Edition Blanket is made from cellulose-based fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests, which balance the needs of the environment, wildlife and forest communities.
100% Woven Organic Cotton.
For every piece sold we plant a tree.
LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 100 MADE
A reworked and translated painting from the 17th century.
• 100% Organic Wool
• Original Artwork
• Free UK shipping over £200 & Global shipping over £500
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia
• 30-day returns
Interwoven, fringed edge blanket featuring original art, collectors item.
The “Danse Macabre,” also known as the “Dance of Death,” emerged from medieval plays and pagan folk rituals, intertwining itself within the annals of history. This morbid ballet portrays Death as a skeletal maestro, engaging in a dance with representatives of the social class hierarchy, pope, emperor, king, lawyer, peasant—one by one, waltzing them away to their demise. It serves as a macabre reminder that neither lofty status nor humble origins can shield anyone from the inevitable grasp of death.
In the early days of printed books in the 14th century, the Dance of Death was initially published as a series of woodcuts, with each scene etched separately. Hans Holbein’s vivid woodcuts acted as whispers in the wind, spreading this haunting dance across Europe. Those who beheld this somber spectacle did so one episode at a time, as they turned the pages of the printed work.
Come the seventeenth century... the dance raged on! Artists painted and etched versions of the Dance of Death, now capturing all episodes within a single frame. Skulls, clocks and bones were also added to the vista. These themes from the Vanitas (Latin for ‘vanity’) movement symbolise the transient ephemeral nature of life. In this panting the alchemical sun replaces Jesus.
Artwork by Stevie Anderson.
203cm x 152cm
Hand wash your item with PH neutral soap and cool water. Air dry in shape on a hanger, or laid flat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry as some shrinkage may occur. With any work of art, there are signs of the artist at work.
Enjoy any print irregularities, they are part of the finish and should not be considered as imperfections. They are part of your garment and they are what makes it unique.
• Try at Home
30-day returns if it’s not right.
• Shipping
We ship worldwide from the UK. Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia — no additional charges on delivery. Free UK Shipping over £200 & Free Global Shipping over £500
• Returns
Request a return and we’ll send you a label. Return fees apply.
• For More Information
Please visit our Delivery & Returns & FAQ’s page.
This Limited Edition Blanket is made from cellulose-based fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests, which balance the needs of the environment, wildlife and forest communities.
100% Woven Organic Cotton.
For every piece sold we plant a tree.
