LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 25 MADE
At Samhain the division between this world and the otherworld was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.
• 75% Wool 25% Cotton
• Front Pockets
• Original Artwork
• Made in Netherlands by master Dutch weavers
• Free UK shipping over £200 & Global shipping over £500
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia
• 30-day returns
Regular fit. Take your usual size. Model wears size Medium.
Despite the fact that millions of kids and adults join in the festivities on October 31st, few are aware of Halloween’s historic Celtic roots in the Samhain festival. Samhain, which dates from as long as 2,000 years ago in Celtic lands, marked the transition between the lighter (summer) and darker halves of the year (winter).
The family’s ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves, thus avoiding harm from the wandering otherworldly spirits. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead and food for the ancestors, who were in no position to eat it, was then ritually shared.
Painted in muted earthy-tones, this image is filled with cryptic symbology. At the centre of the scene is a strange gathering of masked figures. Elements from the Samhain festival are reinterpreted , along with various cultural costumes found in Pagan Europe and traditions from antiquity. The characters are both historical and imagined.
The iconic Minotaur holds a tambourine and offers a snake to the central figure; this dominating presence is covered in a thick hairy pelt and adorned with a bull’s skull that bears a resemblance to the Kukeri costumes of Bulgaria.
The Satyr from Greek mythology plays the Aulos or “double flute” as a strange shaman or wizard wears a bird-like mask and holds bones in his hands. Reminiscent of the wine fuelled, Ancient Roman Bacchanalia festivals; a cloaked figure pours wine into a being wearing a skeleton mask as a dog- headed women looks over the proceedings.
This image could be seen to represent a lament for how Western culture has lost touch with ritual, nature and spirit and our more esoteric traditions.
Art by Stevie Anderson.
SMALL
Pit to pit : 56cm
Length : 106cm
Sleeve length : 65cm
MEDIUM
Pit to pit : 58.5cm
Length : 107cm
Sleeve length : 65.5cm
LARGE
Pit to pit : 61cm
Length : 108cm
Sleeve length : 66cm
X-LARGE
Pit to pit : 63.5cm
Length : 109cm
Sleeve length : 66.5cm
We usually only make 4 or 5 pieces of each design and 1 piece of each size.
This is an Endless Joy Collectors item. A very unique, rare and special piece tailored especially for you. Woven in Holland. Hand tailored in London.
Please contact: lexi@endlessjoy.co.uk with your inquiry and to confirm if our special tailoring service is possible for your request.
Dry Clean Only.
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.
Woven in the Netherlands by expert Dutch weavers. This mill was the first in the country to earn the OEKO-TEX® STeP Level 2 certification for sustainable textile production.
All fabrics are made using Newlife™ yarns and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified yarns. Every loom runs on 100% renewable energy.
Woven from 75% wool, 25% cotton. Made in the United Kingdom.
For every item sold, one tree is planted.
LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 25 MADE
At Samhain the division between this world and the otherworld was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.
• 75% Wool 25% Cotton
• Front Pockets
• Original Artwork
• Made in Netherlands by master Dutch weavers
• Free UK shipping over £200 & Global shipping over £500
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia
• 30-day returns
Regular fit. Take your usual size. Model wears size Medium.
Despite the fact that millions of kids and adults join in the festivities on October 31st, few are aware of Halloween’s historic Celtic roots in the Samhain festival. Samhain, which dates from as long as 2,000 years ago in Celtic lands, marked the transition between the lighter (summer) and darker halves of the year (winter).
The family’s ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves, thus avoiding harm from the wandering otherworldly spirits. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead and food for the ancestors, who were in no position to eat it, was then ritually shared.
Painted in muted earthy-tones, this image is filled with cryptic symbology. At the centre of the scene is a strange gathering of masked figures. Elements from the Samhain festival are reinterpreted , along with various cultural costumes found in Pagan Europe and traditions from antiquity. The characters are both historical and imagined.
The iconic Minotaur holds a tambourine and offers a snake to the central figure; this dominating presence is covered in a thick hairy pelt and adorned with a bull’s skull that bears a resemblance to the Kukeri costumes of Bulgaria.
The Satyr from Greek mythology plays the Aulos or “double flute” as a strange shaman or wizard wears a bird-like mask and holds bones in his hands. Reminiscent of the wine fuelled, Ancient Roman Bacchanalia festivals; a cloaked figure pours wine into a being wearing a skeleton mask as a dog- headed women looks over the proceedings.
This image could be seen to represent a lament for how Western culture has lost touch with ritual, nature and spirit and our more esoteric traditions.
Art by Stevie Anderson.
SMALL
Pit to pit : 56cm
Length : 106cm
Sleeve length : 65cm
MEDIUM
Pit to pit : 58.5cm
Length : 107cm
Sleeve length : 65.5cm
LARGE
Pit to pit : 61cm
Length : 108cm
Sleeve length : 66cm
X-LARGE
Pit to pit : 63.5cm
Length : 109cm
Sleeve length : 66.5cm
We usually only make 4 or 5 pieces of each design and 1 piece of each size.
This is an Endless Joy Collectors item. A very unique, rare and special piece tailored especially for you. Woven in Holland. Hand tailored in London.
Please contact: lexi@endlessjoy.co.uk with your inquiry and to confirm if our special tailoring service is possible for your request.
Dry Clean Only.
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.
Woven in the Netherlands by expert Dutch weavers. This mill was the first in the country to earn the OEKO-TEX® STeP Level 2 certification for sustainable textile production.
All fabrics are made using Newlife™ yarns and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified yarns. Every loom runs on 100% renewable energy.
Woven from 75% wool, 25% cotton. Made in the United Kingdom.
For every item sold, one tree is planted.
