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Ok, so Samhain is coming up, and I still don't have a ritual robe. :( I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a good quality robe that's made out of good quality fabric that I can wear during Samhain, rituals, and other events that calls for it. Up till now, I've been wearing a black shirt with black slacks. However, whenever I look for a robe, they cost pretty much in the $200 to $300s. Does anyone know any good ritual robe that won't break the bank?

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Ok, so Samhain is coming up, and I still don't have a ritual robe. :( I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a good quality robe that's made out of good quality fabric that I can wear during Samhain, rituals, and other events that calls for it. Up till now, I've been wearing a black shirt with black slacks. However, whenever I look for a robe, they cost pretty much in the $200 to $300s. Does anyone know any good ritual robe that won't break the bank?

Get you to a cloth store, purchase you several feet of cloth, and the maketh a robe.

Try a relatively masculine nightgown.

Get you to a cloth store, purchase you several feet of cloth, and the maketh a robe.

Hmm....That could work. This way I can at least put the symbol on my avatar on the back of my robe, or a Thor's Hammer.

Check yourself in to emergency at the hospital, then you get one for free (or included in the price depending on where you live).

Buy the fabric and make it yourself, maybe...

Hmm....That could work. This way I can at least put the symbol on my avatar on the back of my robe, or a Thor's Hammer.

Yep that is what I done, and it cost me about £5.

I would advise doing your rituals naked, except for this particular season.

Its not naked, its skyclad

Erm... wut? :D

Its not naked, its skyclad

Meh nekkid,skyclad, magik, magic, it all means the same huh!

Yep that is what I done, and it cost me about £5.

Got pics of your robe?

Erm... wut? :D

I am Pagan, and I do rituals for Woden and Freya, and during these rituals I would like to have a robe on as my attire. So, ergo I need a ritual robe.

I am Pagan, and I do rituals for Woden and Freya, and during these rituals I would like to have a robe on as my attire. So, ergo I need a ritual robe.

Or... choose Peepelonia's approach. Go butt nekkid!!:D

I am Pagan, and I do rituals for Woden and Freya, and during these rituals I would like to have a robe on as my attire. So, ergo I need a ritual robe.

Ah - I must admit I like the idea of wearing a robe anyway, i'd feel like royalty. :D

Got pics of your robe?

You know I think I might have one or two. Not here at work though, I'll see what I can drag up by tomorrow.

Ah - I must admit I like the idea of wearing a robe anyway, i'd feel like royalty. :D

Or like a Welsh monk. *nod*

Or like a Welsh monk. *nod*

Well, then i'd have to stay away from the sheep. :D

Robes are probably one of the easier things to make yourself (especially sleeveless). I'm pretty certain you can find relevant patterns on the web. My advice really is to make it yourself, not only will it be much cheaper, but it will also mean you have a personal connection to it and it fits what you want, not what model they happen to have in stock/is cheapest.

Well, then i'd have to stay away from the sheep. :D

And the fair maidens.:D

And the fair maidens.:D

Ah, I already haz a maiden, why would I want any others? :)

Ah, I already haz a maiden, why would I want any others? :)

Em... 'cos you're a lecherous Welsh monk...:D

Em... 'cos you're a lecherous Welsh monk...:D

*Leers*

Oh yes, so I am. :D

*Chases maidens*

*Leers*

Oh yes, so I am. :D

*Chases maidens*

The image I have in my head is precious.:D

The image I have in my head is precious.:D

You'll have to share it with me some time. :D

You'll have to share it with me some time. :D

Sure.:)

Sure.:)

Yayz! :p

I am Pagan, and I do rituals for Woden and Freya, and during these rituals I would like to have a robe on as my attire. So, ergo I need a ritual robe.

I thought you were Catholic :confused:

I thought you were Catholic :confused:

Left the Church after Easter of '07.

Left the Church after Easter of '07.

I totally missed it. :( I say go skyclad, it's the way nature intended.

Sheets. They come in many colors - red, black, white, etc. Buy sets in the colors you want (king sized would work best - more wiggle room for mistakes) and make them into robes. I learned this in the SCA.

I totally missed it. :( I say go skyclad, it's the way nature intended.

Everyone missed it, I didn't tell anyone because 1. I didn't want anyone to try to convience me to stay in the Church, and 2. I didn't want anyone peddling their religion to me, I wanted the ability to choose for myself.

Everyone missed it, I didn't tell anyone because 1. I didn't want anyone to try to convience me to stay in the Church, and 2. I didn't want anyone peddling their religion to me, I wanted the ability to choose for myself.

Willy-tan, this is NSG, I don't think you have to fear anyone here peddeling their religious views on you.:wink:

And if it's the people around you, shame on them for trying to interfere with your choices.:)

Willy-tan, this is NSG, I don't think you have to fear anyone here peddeling their religious views on you.:wink:

And if it's the people around you, shame on them for trying to interfere with your choices.:)

Well, I'm glad I did it the way that I did. I am now a Seax Wican (no that's not a misspell), and I'm happy. :)

Well, I'm glad I did it the way that I did. I am now a Seax Wican (no that's not a misspell), and I'm happy. :)

If it makes you happy, do it! :)

Well, I'm glad I did it the way that I did. I am now a Seax Wican (no that's not a misspell), and I'm happy. :)

I always say, whatever floats your boat, an' it harm none... I'm sure you know the rest.:wink:

Sheets. They come in many colors - red, black, white, etc. Buy sets in the colors you want (king sized would work best - more wiggle room for mistakes) and make them into robes. I learned this in the SCA.

Ooh, a SCAdian. I'm just getting into the society at the moment.

Anyway, how easy it is to make a robe depends on how complex a robe you want. But a simple one can be done easily --- if you don't object to the inherent symbolism, a classic monks robe is very easy to make. I can go dig up/link you to instructions if you want.

Ok, so Samhain is coming up, and I still don't have a ritual robe. :( I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a good quality robe that's made out of good quality fabric that I can wear during Samhain, rituals, and other events that calls for it. Up till now, I've been wearing a black shirt with black slacks. However, whenever I look for a robe, they cost pretty much in the $200 to $300s. Does anyone know any good ritual robe that won't break the bank?


Why go for black only?

Depending upon your sewing skill, making it yourself will be better. More significant than just buying the thing. There are costume patterns available now, so grab one that appeals, and sew away. (Jedi style? Medieval? Open in the front - like a bathrobe, or closed? )

T- Tunics are YOUR friend...

Another source suggested, (and don't laugh) is to look into bathrobes. then 'spiffy' it up a touch, if you don't wanna do the 'sew it ' routine.

Also, if I read correctly, you are friends with SCAdians? Most SCAdians I know would be happy to help make it WITH you. (if not for you) - you might have to shell out something in trade. (mead works wonders in this area. :)

Ok, so Samhain is coming up, and I still don't have a ritual robe. :( I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a good quality robe that's made out of good quality fabric that I can wear during Samhain, rituals, and other events that calls for it. Up till now, I've been wearing a black shirt with black slacks. However, whenever I look for a robe, they cost pretty much in the $200 to $300s. Does anyone know any good ritual robe that won't break the bank?

You don't need one. Nobody I know has one. The last two Beltanes running I just wore a black shirt with a cool design on it, black pants and boots. Some people went naked or half naked.

Just get some fabric and make one, if it's that important.

Well, I'm glad I did it the way that I did. I am now a Seax Wican (no that's not a misspell), and I'm happy. :)

Had a bash at that meself for a while, fun and it has a certian British feel to it huh!