The Holy Vulva

The Holy Vulva is an ongoing body of work exploring the sacred feminine through contemporary iconography, expressed through painting, adornment, ritual objects and gathering.

The Holy Vulva is an icon explored through many art forms.

The Holy Vulva is a contemporary icon through which the many faces of the sacred feminine are remembered.

Bold colours, plaids, felted socks, needle binded hats were a feature of the Lost Tribes of Tarim Basin in modern day china. These Celtic giants stood well over six foot (included the women) were nomads and used simple tolls to make textiles. How did these textiles survive 4000 years? The salt mines that took them from Central Europe east to the Tarim Basin.

Although their language did not survive, we know that storytelling has gone hand in hand with the making of textiles. The stories or folk tales would have been used to pass on life lessons. Can we flesh out the stories that these prehistoric people would have told? Did they worship gods? These tribes had a tradition of oral storytelling.

A few thousand years before knitting was invented, they constructed beret shaped hats using a technique called Nalbinding (needle binding). We know this because recently 4000 year old mummies where found buried in salt mines, along with their extensive collection of textiles. Including vivid coloured plaids.

Each piece in the Lost Tribe collection pays homage to the Celtic nomads, their prehistoric textiles and in particular plaid. Bold solid colours mix with plaids and stripes, knitted to give a contemporary look.

Also referencing the ancient Celtic practice of living by the moon cycle and the triple goddess maiden mother crone and their complimentary energy.

Much of the lost practices and language of the ancient celts may be the intent of the ancient Roman’s who were threatened by the worshipping of a mother goddess and the power it gave women at the time.

Lost tribe brings together lost place of women in society, lost stories that were pieces together somewhat clumsily by brothers grim, lost textiles, lost language. But also the fleshing out of bones that have been found, in pieces.

Captivated by ancient Celtic culture, folklore, textiles, religion, language, art, life.

The Holy Vulva is an artistic exploration of the sacred feminine through mythology and symbolism. I welcome anyone who feels genuinely drawn to that conversation.

Person painting a cartoon mermaid figure pink and red, with pink nail polish on their nails.
A woman with dark hair and freckles wearing colorful abstract earrings, outdoors with pink flowers in the background.
A person holding colorful, layered earrings resembling stylized woman figures with hands clasped in a prayer pose. The background includes green leaves and a pink flower with yellow stamens.

  • "Your art helps the world remember."

    As soon as I saw these earrings, I thought they were a revolutionary masterpiece to wear in these difficult times, in which freedom is jeopardized every day by the society we live in, and every time freedom is questioned, women and femininity are questioned. Whenever this happens, we must find the courage to bring our symbols into the world: creativity, beauty, uniqueness, sweetness, and power.

    Your art helps the world remember this and remind us how much our right to life hangs in the balance. How we will always be judged as women, whether we are dressed as Mary or as a prostitute, it doesn't matter. You have made this whole concept delicate, wonderful, creative, and strong in a single object.

    — Daniela, Holy Vulva collector

  • "For Every Woman Who Ever Forgot the Sacredness of Her Own Body"

    The moment I unwrapped everything, I felt this wave of reverence… like holding a piece of art created for every woman who ever forgot the sacredness of her own body. I personally don’t burn the candles (I ordered two!) for a couple of reasons — they are sooo pretty, I just can’t burn them. Instead, they live on my altar and hold space for the rituals I create. And the Holy Vulva pendant, oh my goddess, wearing it feels like a blessing on my chest. A quiet reminder of power, softness, wildness, and creation all held in one place. These pieces aren’t just items. They’re symbols. They’re reclamation. They’re devotion. I deeply, deeply recommended for anyone walking a path of embodiment, ceremony, sensuality, and remembrance. Thank you Nadiah for creating such powerful art and for the fast and smooth communication back and forth. I appreciate you and your art!

    — Petra, Holy Vulva collector