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If you could grant us another moment, we would like you to imagine what neandARThal is all about.
To achieve that, let’s try using binary Yes and No sentences. How does that sound?
No: No, this is not just another piece of wear. It is actually an artwork that moves. It moves on you and with you. One might say it is a well-traveled work of art.
Yes: Yes, it is a dress. Or a skirt. Or a bag. Confusing? Probably. Why not?
However: It is a dress, or a skirt, or something that should be seen as just another “different kind” of canvas. Everything is hand-made and hand-painted. The designs are simple yet very fashionable and comfortable to wear.
Yes: So yes, it is an item because we want the art to “go out into the world,” so to speak. To spread, to communicate. That is what art itself wants to do: touch as many souls as possible. After all, art’s parents—wisdom and love—want the same.
Imagine these clothes as the canvas of the art that our ancestors created. Because that is precisely what they are. These images can be found literally everywhere in the world—from Africa to Scandinavia, from Australia to Alaska, and everywhere in between.
What this means is that they are a huge part of us—all of us. You and me, us and them. It is one of those things that connects us on the deepest and farthest level. Art has been the connection since the dawn of our species.
But why paint them on wearable items? Findings suggest that our ancestors decorated their garments with symbols. So, did these artists, who painted the walls, also paint these images on their clothes? We don’t know. For us, it is a possibility. We can speculate because we are not scientists; we are artisans.
We do know that at least 38,000 years ago, people used linen. That is why we are doing the same—using sustainable OEKO-TEX® linen.
That being said, all these “collective memories” are unique one-of-a-kind variations, so each of them looks different. There is no “line.” Bearing in mind that this is an artwork, you will notice that sometimes we recreate the whole image, while other times we focus on just a detail. It is an interpretation of what is seen and felt.
Regarding colors, we know that there are indicators that many different colors were used to create these paintings back in the day. It is also known that “cave men” traveled as far as 25 miles to obtain iron earth pigments for their paint in the Lascaux area.
These are the reasons why we use a broad palette. Sometimes we choose colors to pay homage to some of the great artists of modern times, and once in a while, we get “inspired.”
Now, since this is not merely apparel, we will provide you with quality information about the origin of the artwork. You’ll be able to dive into the story of humanity’s journey through time and feel the connection. We promise to remain as authentic as possible.
All this is for your enjoyment and intrigue.
Just imagine—after knowing all of this, whenever someone asks:
“What is that? What does your clothing mean?”
You will have the opportunity to choose how deep the conversation goes.
If we had to sum it up in “one sentence,” we could say that:
neandARThal is a “special kind of art.” It is ancient art painted on hand-made linen clothing for anyone seeking unique, high-quality, and sustainably produced wearables. This allows you to express your values and ideas about the world while supporting and promoting knowledge, research, history, independent artisans, and small, honest businesses.
Well… that’s it! And remember—spread love wherever you are!
