About Wilde Hunt Corsetry
Wilde Hunt Corsetry is dedicated to creating exceptional custom corsets for clients worldwide.
Regardless of your location, we can work with you. Please email us at larissa@wildehunt.com to discuss your commission.
Wilde Hunt Corsetry is named after the myth of die Wilde Jagd, or the Wild Hunt. This is an ancient mythological tale of uncertain origin which spoke of an ethereal hunting party. Included among those who have been said to lead this spiritual procession are divinities such as Frau Holle, Hulda, Diana, Freya, and Odin. Other sources have claimed the host was lead by the Sidhe or Fae (fairies) themselves.
Whomever led this Wilde Hunt, it is clear that it was always associated with women’s power, magic, and independence. While this gathering was feared by some, there are others still who say that if one witnesses the Wilde Hunt quietly, respectfully, and without fear, the last passing spirit will give you a blessing in the shape of a coin which shall always return to you.
It is my wish at Wilde Hunt Corsetry, to provide you with a blessing or magic charm, that whenever you should choose to wear one of our corsets, good fortune and abundance will always follow. That is why you will see a small pure silver coin sewn onto the soft inside lining of each of our corsets.
Larissa Boiwka is an artist who resides in the beautiful, historic Olde Towne East district of Columbus, Ohio. Primarily self-educated, she has studied corsetry, couture beading techniques, many fabric arts, and traditional pattern making. In 2016, Larissa received training from Hand & Lock, embroiderers to the British royal family. For over 17 years, she has taught many classes on bead embroidery, jewelry making techniques, and fashion design at well known institutions such as the Columbus College of Art and Design and Byzantium ( a jewelry and art gallery). Her degree is in Anthropology from The Ohio State University where she studied Archaeology and ancient Mesoamerican, Near East, and local Paleo Indian cultures. This background surfaces often in the themes Larissa uses in her work as she draws a lot of inspiration from ancient cultures, mythology, and folklore.
As an experienced corset-wearer, she began making her own corsets because she was tired of seeing the same mass-produced corsets everywhere. And after many years of intensive study and practice, in 2007, she began taking commissions for custom corsets. She now creates corsets for clients worldwide and her work has appeared in music videos, magazine editorials, and television – most recently PBS’ American Civil War drama, Mercy Street.
For corset commissions or to discuss her availability and rates to speak at events on the subjects of historical corsetry, hand embroidery, or fashion, please contact larissa (at) wilde hunt (dot) com
