The Cailleach
Woven with the spirit of winter’s deep embrace, The Cailleach embodies the frost-covered forest, where thorny branches weave together in a frozen thicket, sheltering the creatures of the forest in quiet peace. This one-of-a-kind collector’s broom evokes the presence of the ancient winter crone, a figure who rules the icy months, her gnarled fingers entwining with the frost. The delicate interplay of dark, shadowy hues mirrors the mysterious depths of a winter forest at dusk, where light is fleeting but powerful—just enough to remind us of the impending return of the sun.
Drawing from the mythic stories of the Cailleach, this broom is both a work of intricate craftsmanship and a homage to the earth’s power of transformation. The Cailleach, known for her dominion over winter, brings both destruction and renewal, creating a balance between life and death, warmth and cold. Her reign may fade with the coming of spring, but her presence in this piece reminds us of the wisdom and magic in the stillness of winter, when the earth rests and prepares for rebirth. Intricately woven into a unique and distinct design, this piece is a striking ceremonial tool, as enduring as the crone herself, and as beautiful as it is functional. The tangled branches and delicate details of this heirloom Sweeper embody the stillness of winter, carrying with them the quiet strength of the season and the timeless wisdom of the Cailleach.
Dimensions: 17” x 59”
Woven with the spirit of winter’s deep embrace, The Cailleach embodies the frost-covered forest, where thorny branches weave together in a frozen thicket, sheltering the creatures of the forest in quiet peace. This one-of-a-kind collector’s broom evokes the presence of the ancient winter crone, a figure who rules the icy months, her gnarled fingers entwining with the frost. The delicate interplay of dark, shadowy hues mirrors the mysterious depths of a winter forest at dusk, where light is fleeting but powerful—just enough to remind us of the impending return of the sun.
Drawing from the mythic stories of the Cailleach, this broom is both a work of intricate craftsmanship and a homage to the earth’s power of transformation. The Cailleach, known for her dominion over winter, brings both destruction and renewal, creating a balance between life and death, warmth and cold. Her reign may fade with the coming of spring, but her presence in this piece reminds us of the wisdom and magic in the stillness of winter, when the earth rests and prepares for rebirth. Intricately woven into a unique and distinct design, this piece is a striking ceremonial tool, as enduring as the crone herself, and as beautiful as it is functional. The tangled branches and delicate details of this heirloom Sweeper embody the stillness of winter, carrying with them the quiet strength of the season and the timeless wisdom of the Cailleach.
Dimensions: 17” x 59”