This hat centers on the triskele, an ancient symbol representing continuous motion, balance, and the interconnection of cycles. It is often interpreted as mind, body, and spirit, or past, present, and future. The three swirling arms move across the crown, with colorful spirals filling the spaces between, emphasizing flow rather than symmetry. The rolled edge creates a mini brim and a clean finish. This piece was an exploration of movement and energy more than storytelling, allowing the symbol itself to lead the design.
Materials
100% wool (hand-felted)
Hand-dyed wool in purple, pink, green, yellow, and blue
Wet-felting and needle-felting techniques used for structure and surface design
Dimensions & Fit
Head circumference: 23 inches
Style: Rolled edge creating a small brim
Fit: Sits just above the ears
Brim: Narrow rolled brim (integrated, non-structured)
Symbolism
The triskele is one of the oldest known symbols, found in ancient Celtic and pre-Celtic cultures. It represents:
Movement and forward momentum
The balance of three forces (often interpreted as past–present–future or mind–body–spirit)
Cycles of growth, change, and return
In this hat, the triskele is paired with playful spiral forms, reinforcing the idea that motion does not always need direction—sometimes it exists simply to keep life from becoming stagnant.