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Interview With Psychedelic Fashion Designer Symbolika

Symbolika is a psychedelic clothing label that has gained a loyal fanbase around the globe with their superb designs documenting the psychedelic experience. They have a full range of psychedelic t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts and hoodies for both men and women as well as a range of psy decor such as lampshades. I was fortunate enough to chat with store manager Yud and designer Fabian about the past, present and future of the collective.

PA : Symbolika has been around since 2001. That's quite a long time for a label in the psychedelic fashion niche. Could you tell us about how Symbolika started, the history of the label ?

Symbolika : Symbolika started from visionary experiences. It started in Goa. After one of the experiences I started drawing symbols from the experience and it opened the channel to download these symbols and share them. After more experiences more symbols came and Symbolika was born with our first 10 symbols.

PA : The name itself is interesting. Is there any meaning behind the name Symbolika ? Your designs incorporate a lot of symbolic imagery from spirituality and mind/consciousness expansion is that where the idea for the name comes from ?

Posted on 10.2.15 by PsyAmb TAG : Deco , Discussion , Interview , Psy Clothing | 0 Comments ( ADD NEW COMMENT )

25 Psychedelic Tapestries And Where To Buy

Psychedelic tapestries add an extra dimension to any party, festival or your own bedroom. From small batiks featuring mandala designs to large UV banner art towering above the dance floors of festivals like OZORA and Rainbow Serpent Festival, psy inspired art painted on fabric enhances a memorable experience.

When looking to buy online you can try large service sites like Amazon, Ebay and Etsy. They stock a descent range of Indian inspired ( think Ganesha, Shiva ) wall hangings as well as mandala and colorful bohemian and hippie stuff ( sleeping sun, moon, Grateful Dead etc ) . That's not really my thing but it certainly has it's share of fans.

Personally I really love the more complex visionary stuff that you see at psytrance festivals. A lot of that you can't actually buy online as it tends to be one of creations and are hired out by artists or art collectives. You can find a pretty similar range online though from the likes of Space Tribe and so on. I really dig the 3D UV active stuff. The bedding and throws are cool too. Check the links below for some places with tapestries for sale. You might just find something you like.