Ancient Airs Scarves (Click on photos to enlarge) |
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Early Goddess Image - Hand painted silk scarfGoddess image from a mammoth ivory sculpture found in Haute Garonne, France, c. 23,000 B.C. Many explanations have been given for the unusual shape of the body parts on this small figurine. Is it a stylized fertility image, not a real female body? Does it represent the way a pregnant woman’s body appears, as viewed looking down at herself in the 9th month? Border design depicts the headless hands of the Goddess as seen in old kilim rugs. When gathered into a neck scarf, only the wearer knows what lies hidden among the silken folds. Item: A-01 (this scarf made to order) |
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Great Mother Goddess - Hand painted silk scarfGreat Mother Goddess from a temple wall painting in Catal Huyuk, Anatolia, Turkey. c. 9000 B.C. The Goddess appears in mirror image in her archetypal cave, which is the source of life, seated on a throne of leopards guarded on each side by wild boars, signifying her uncontested authority over every aspect of existence. This type of design is believed by some to be the original influence for later Kilim rug weaving designs, still being made today in the region. Item: A-02 (this scarf made to order) |
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Birth Giving Goddess - Hand painted silk scarfFrom bas relief of reclining woman in La Magdelaine Cave, Tarn, France, c. 10,000 B.C. Probably portrays a woman in birth-giving posture. The border is inspired by an old Kilim rug design depicting stylized three-fingered hands connected by meandering lines, possibly representing the value of community. Feel protected and connected under this scarf design. Item: A-03 (available now) |
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Crescent Moon Goddess - Hand painted silk scarfAn early Earth Mother, the “Venus of Laussel” from a low relief at limestone rock shelter in Laussel, Dordogne, S. France. C. 25,000-20,000 B.C. She holds a crescent shaped horn with thirteen incisions in her right hand, and her left hand is on her pregnant belly. She symbolizes not only the power of women’s own fruitful wombs, but also our power to nurture and protect the seeds of the earth. The border is a stylized butterfly design from Greece, 15th century B.C. and symbolizes the magic of transformation. Item: A-04 (this scarf made to order) |
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Pregnant Goddess - Hand painted silk scarfA copper-skinned pregnant goddess, seated on a stool, back and front views. From a figurine in an archaeological site at Pazardzik, Bulgaria; c. mid-5th millennium, B.C. Is she tattooed or are the embellishments on her body made of woven cloth? Embellish your curves with this scarf design. Item: A-05 (this scarf made to order) |
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Double Goddess - - Hand painted silk scarfThis version of a 5000 year old terra cotta figurine from Gradesnica, NW Bulgaria is an example of what archaeologist, Marija Gimbutas described as the “power of two.” Doubled designs may express intensification, potency, and abundance. The wearer of this scarf design will express her reverence for the supernatural potency of the Goddess. Item: A-06 (this scarf made to order)
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Catal Huyuk Goddess - Hand painted silk scarfThe Body of the Goddess from bas relief on a temple wall at Catal Huyuk, Anatolia, Turkey, c. 9000 B.C. This image of the goddess with legs spread wide in the birth giving position is one of the central design elements in kilim rug weaving, although the design has changed repeatedly and lost its original meaning over the millenniums, as it was handed down from mother to daughter over and over again. Wear this scarf design and proudly reclaim the Goddess. Item: A-07 (available now) |
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Bee Goddess - Hand painted silk scarfBee Goddess from 7th to 5th centuries, Rhodes Greece, was connected with the worship of Artemis. Bees have been familiars to the Goddess since the time of Catal Huyuk. They are attracted to the heavenly fragrances of flowers, from which they make the divine nectar, honey. The border design is from a dish found in Devetashka Cave, Central Bulgaria, mid 5th millennium B. C. and depicts crescents whirling in opposite directions, invigorating each other and also the wearer of this scarf design. Item: A-08 (this scarf made to order) |
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Item: A-09 (this scarf made to order) |
