The Cailleach Coat

This coat is made in honour of the Cailleach, the Celtic Goddess of winter… and yes, it is a winter coat! This magical coat is 100% wool made from re-purposed (recycled) fabrics and is my own pattern. The interior is thick undyed woven wool for the Cailleach’s plain tartan which represents snow. The exterior is wool suiting fabric in a beautiful shade of indigo, I chose this colour because the Cailleach’s skin is said to be blue.

The buttons are made from deer antler that I recycled from a friend’s stash - the toggle clasps are custom made for the coat. I chose deer antler buttons because it was said that the deer were The Cailleach's cattle - she looked after them. The coat is hand embroidered with the Cailleach’s one big blue eye on the hood and a delicate triple spiral symbol on the back. The two outside pockets and the one inside hidden pocket are lined with lovely blue & purple Thai silk. I also hand embroidered a red clothing label - had to add my signature touch of red to give the coat magical life. It will be blessed and consecrated and is coming with me to the festivals this summer.