Leine Celtic Chemise

Celtic women: Fierce? Seductive? Proud? Mystical? Maddening? All of the above. Cross them at your peril. Larger than life, daring and determined, they’ve inspired countless songs and legends. Their signature fashion: the extravagance of the Renaissance leine, the wide-sleeved chemise designed to flaunt as much fine linen as possible. Old King Henry, that famous conqueror of women, tried to tell the Irishwomen how much linen could go into their leines. They laughed at him and did exactly as they pleased. Our leine features a full 10 yards of muslin, with soft cotton elastic at the neck and wrists. The long sleeves have drawstrings to adjust their length for your convenience. Cleaning instructions: Wash in water from a Holy Well, scold until dry. Don leine, steal neighbor’s cattle.