How to Make an Ancient Celtic Robe
Celtic robes were worn by followers of the goddess religions in ancient Wales and the British Isles. Druid priests still wear the long, hooded white robes that designate their order to Stonehenge Summer Solstice celebrations. Celtic robes that echo ancient times are simple to make.
Things You'll Need
- White hooded robe (plain)
- Contrasting trim
- 9 foot cording
- Green fabric paint or embroidery thread
Instructions
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Add a cord in a color that matches or contrasts with the robe. In ancient times, Druid priests used a rolled cord, called Gwyddon Cord, to measure temples. This cord, used as a belt, is 9 feet long and has 5 knots. Each end is knotted, with a knot precisely in the middle and a knot exactly between each end and the middle knot.
Resources
- Photo Credit http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/rhagor/article/1937/, http://www.neopagan.net/DruidSymbols.html, http://www.ivymoon.co.uk/products/images/cloaks/treeoflife.jpg, http://www.aniam.co.uk/images/cloaks/robes.jpg, http://www.panpipes.com/robedruidlrg.jpg
Comments
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sunbirdshaman
Oct 28, 2009
Eh?? Since WHEN did Druids use the Pentacle, a Christian symbol adopted by the religion invented in the 1950s called Wicca? "Druids considered the cloak to be their skin"?? Where on earth did you get evidence for that? And as for the Gwyddon knot, that's something that Edward Williams (Iolo Morganwgg) came up with, it's as ancient as Tarmac.