Skjoldehamn Hood – octopus print – red / black – Large – heavyweight linen

Description

This style of hood is based on/inspired by a find in Skjold Harbor in Norway which dates to the 11th century. A hood is a great cover for the head and the shoulders from exposure to sun, cold temperatures and especially windy weather. In the medieval times a hood was often also combined with some kind of coif, hat, cap or a combination of coif and cap.

I printed this lovely heavyweight linen fabric by hand using an octopus stamp which I carved myself. This octopus is a mixture of a late medieval octopus as depicted in a 16th century manuscript as well as a little bit of modern and ancient Minoan inspiration.

Skjoldehamn Hood – octopus print –
red / black – Large – heavyweight linen
Fabric: pre-washed, new heavyweight 100% linen fabric – “Crimson” red
Face/neck opening: ca. 14 inch
Print: octopus print
1 layer linen (unlined) with felled seams & some hand stitching where necessary
Machine-washable
Made in Crestview, Florida, USA

Please keep in mind that photos sometimes can’t display the true colors. Every hood & print is slightly different and unique due to the handprinting process.