Boudicca Hoodie - Boar Symbol Front Side

Boudicca (also spelled Boudica) was a 1st-century AD queen of the Iceni, a Celtic tribe inhabiting what is now eastern England. After the death of her husband, King Prasutagus, around 60 AD, Roman authorities annexed Iceni lands, ignoring his will that left the kingdom jointly to his daughters and the emperor. According to the Roman historians Tacitus and Cassius Dio, officials ordered Boudicca publicly flogged and her daughters assaulted. These actions triggered a widespread uprising. In 60 or 61 AD Boudicca united the Iceni with neighboring tribes, including the Trinovantes, and led a large-scale revolt against Roman rule in Britain. Her forces destroyed the colony at Camulodunum (modern Colchester), the provincial capital, then sacked Londinium (London) and Verulamium (St Albans). Tens of thousands of Roman citizens and allies were killed. The rebellion was ultimately crushed by the Roman governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus at the Battle of Watling Street. Boudicca died shortly afterward; ancient sources differ on whether she took poison or succumbed to illness. Primary evidence for her life and campaigns comes exclusively from Roman writers. No contemporary British records survive. Her name derives from a Celtic root meaning “victory.” Boudicca’s revolt remains one of the most significant recorded challenges to Roman authority in Britain and marks a key episode in the early history of Roman occupation of the island.

About this product:

This hoodie carries a quiet, rugged energy — soft, warm, and ready for the long haul. The mid-weight cotton/poly blend hugs you on cold mornings while the double-lined hood and color-matched drawcord keep out the wind. Front kangaroo pocket warms your hands between trail stops or coffee runs. The artwork — a stylized wild boar on the chest and a brooding, cloaked figure across the back — gives the piece a storybook, mythic feeling: part forest-guard, part wanderer. Wear it when you’re layering for dawn hikes, settling into a fireside reading session, or when you want an everyday piece that speaks to old tales and quiet resilience.

Product features

- 50/50 cotton-poly mid-weight (8 oz) for warmth and durability

- Tubular knit without side seams for a smooth, waste-reducing fit

- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord and tear-away label

- Spacious kangaroo pouch pocket for hand warming and storage

- DTF sleeve/wrist prints and DTG body prints; embroidery available on chest or wrists

Care instructions

- Tumble dry: medium

- Iron, steam or dry: low heat

- Do not dryclean

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed

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Product information: Gildan 18500, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Bangladesh

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean