The eight pointed star has been been a sacred symbol accross the globe for centuries,seen in textiles across Pagan, Christian, Islamic and native american cultures.
Wether it is seen in islamic tilework, scandanavian knitting or the patchwork we see in this piece, the design holds deep symbolic meaning to the maker and user.
In patchwork this design goes by several names including lonestar, North star, Morning star and star of bethlehem depending on the cultural context it was created in.
In late 19th century America, pioneer quilters the star represented Unwavering hope, divine navigation through hardship and migration.
In Native American communities the design represents the arrival of Dawn, new beginnings, wisdom and connection between the living and the ancestors and is a piece that is used as a ceremonial garment and often gifted at major life passages such as weddings births, graduations and burials, literally and symbolically wrapping the recipient in love, respect and spiritual protection
With the origional textile dating back to the 1940’s, this piece is created from a beautiful selection of vibrant colours and ditsy prints, 100% cotton outer, wool wadding she has been hand pieced and hand quilted, with beautiful scalloped detailing.
Restored to an immaculate condition she somes with a removable mongolian wool collar.
Dual sized for future proofing to best fit a UK 8-22
Width; 158cm
length; 69cm
Armhole ;53cm
The eight pointed star has been been a sacred symbol accross the globe for centuries,seen in textiles across Pagan, Christian, Islamic and native american cultures.
Wether it is seen in islamic tilework, scandanavian knitting or the patchwork we see in this piece, the design holds deep symbolic meaning to the maker and user.
In patchwork this design goes by several names including lonestar, North star, Morning star and star of bethlehem depending on the cultural context it was created in.
In late 19th century America, pioneer quilters the star represented Unwavering hope, divine navigation through hardship and migration.
In Native American communities the design represents the arrival of Dawn, new beginnings, wisdom and connection between the living and the ancestors and is a piece that is used as a ceremonial garment and often gifted at major life passages such as weddings births, graduations and burials, literally and symbolically wrapping the recipient in love, respect and spiritual protection
With the origional textile dating back to the 1940’s, this piece is created from a beautiful selection of vibrant colours and ditsy prints, 100% cotton outer, wool wadding she has been hand pieced and hand quilted, with beautiful scalloped detailing.
Restored to an immaculate condition she somes with a removable mongolian wool collar.
Dual sized for future proofing to best fit a UK 8-22
Width; 158cm
length; 69cm
Armhole ;53cm
