From Wikipedia: Prehistoric labyrinths may have served as traps for malevolent spirits or as paths for ritual dances. Many Roman and Christian labyrinths appear at the entrances of buildings, suggesting that they may have served a similar apotropaic purpose. In their cross-cultural study of signs and symbols, Patterns that Connect, Carl Schuster and Edmund Carpenter present various forms of the labyrinth and suggest various possible meanings, including not only a sacred path to the home of a sacred ancestor, but also, perhaps, a representation of the ancestor him/herself.
One can think of labyrinths as symbolic of pilgrimage; people can walk the path, ascending toward salvation or enlightenment.
This particular labyrinth is styled after the labyrinth in Crete, designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur, the monster eventually killed by the hero Theseus.
This stencil is cut from 7 mil mylar and comes in three sizes, 4 x 4, 6 x 6, and 12 x 12 inches. The stencil will look exactly like the photo with the black areas cut out, and the design will measure 3.3, 5.3, or 11.3 inches.
Stencils are made on demand and sent off with a kiss to your waiting hands.
Because stencils are made on demand, shipping processing time is 5-7 business days, which can be up to 12 calendar days. I ship via First Class mail with tracking.
If you select Priority Mail at checkout, the stencils will be mailed the next business day with two-day Priority shipping. Thanks!
ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS!
I have had to dramatically increase the price of shipping due to changes at the Post Office. I apologize for any inconvenience, but the updated tracking availability will save us all some heartache. <3
Design by Sarah Trumpp