A witch sits in a drift of white snow in a red dress, one hand extended toward a black cat sitting a little way off. Her hat is black with a red twisted band and a long point that curls back; her hair falls in dark waves almost to the ground.
A huge white moon rises behind her, gold pinpricks of light scattered through a black sky and pale bare trees standing either side. On the left a small fir carries gold baubles, red bows and a star at the top. Everything is modelled to look like carved plaster in three colours only, and printed onto a flat disc. The snow is left almost blank, so the eye goes to the dress and then across to the cat.
It sits well on a bedroom door, above a bed, or on the wall beside a stack of winter blankets. The palette runs to only cream, black and red, so it stays quiet next to real greenery. Give it to someone who likes the cold part of Yule more than the tinsel.
Material: aluminium sign, fade-resistant for indoor or covered outdoor use
Sizes: 8x8 inch and 12x12 inch
Care: wipe clean with a dry cloth
Note: the raised, carved look is printed onto a flat panel
The Black Cat leads the design as an archetype of mystery, independence and familiar lore. Other gothic or seasonal details build atmosphere around that central character.
