FREYA RAPHAELLAHOME ABOUT CONTACTNAUGHTY HORSE
This editorial is inspired by the Welsh folktale of Mari Lwyd!Photographer and Stylist: Freya Raphaella
Model: Kat Wilkinson
This tradition takes place during Y Gwyliau (the period around Christmas and New Year), the Mari Lwyd is paraded door to door with a group of wassailers, asking for permition to be let in to the house to drink and be merry.Translation: “Well here we come calling in innocent friendship, to ask your permission, to ask your permission to si-ing.”