Let’s take a trip back in time and explore how music festivals evolved, and how the spirit of the ‘60s still pulses through every stage and drum circle today.
From the psychedelic cover art to the unparalleled sonic adventures contained within its grooves, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was an album that defied the norm.
The hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s was a cultural and social phenomenon that emerged in the United States ...
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It doesn't matter whether you’re a tried and true Deadhead or an occasional listener, you’ve definitely seen the dancing bears motif at some point in your life, and you may or may not have ever wondered where the symbol came from. Read on to find out!
There’s a chance that you have heard some groovy stuff about mushrooms, whether it is the edible kind, the nonedible species, or of psychedelic sorts, but we are about to blow your mind with the most fascinating, least well-known facts about your favorite fungi.
You may have heard about the Summer of Love, but what was it? Why did it happen? Who was involved?
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From hippies to hip-hoppers, gym rats to rockers, & bohemians to bikers, everyone has got a hoodie in their closet. But, have you ever thought about where this versatile garment came from? Throw on your favorite hoodie, get cozy, & read on to find out!
No hippie chick’s wardrobe is complete without a super cool pair of bell-bottoms, but did you know that this major hippie style had its start way before the ‘60s? Curious about how this groovy garment came to be? Keep reading and we’ll lay it on ya!
Abbey Road turned out to be one of the band’s most beloved albums and the cover is one of the most iconic in music history. Celebrate the Beatles’ 11th album with these 11 facts you may not have known!
From clothing to beauty products to health supplements and beyond, there is an endless amount of practical uses and countless reasons to be crazy about the cannabis plant. Why are we so passionate about this all-purpose plant? Lay back, light up, (if you so choose) and let us explain our love for this extraordinary herb!
From the classic Steal Your Face to the dancing bears, there is a vast archive of artwork associated with the band, but today we’re starting with the first symbol to enter the Dead’s iconography: the 13-point lightning bolt. Curious about the creation of the Dead's first symbol? Then keep on reading.
Find out when Tie Dye was popular! From the summer of ’69 to your latest concert (and even the runway), trippy tie dyes are transcending time and becoming the trend that simply won’t end! Take a trip through history and discover why tie dye is a craze that certainly won’t cease to crowd our closets.
Baja? Jerga? Drug Rug? Whatever you call it, we all know what these cozy patterned woven pullover hoodies are, but where did they manage to get these monikers?
Fifty years ago, thousands of like-minded souls gathered for a celebration of peace, love, and music. Though the tie-dye, bell bottom, and fringe-clad free-spirits may not have known it as they were stepping off their VW buses onto the concert grounds, they were about to take part in a festival that will live on forever!
From ancient temples to your corner head shop, the sweet-smelling smoke of incense has been bringing positive vibes and relaxing aromas to those who burn them for thousands of years!
Once simply a sustainable way to use up left-over fabric scraps, the Patchwork style took the hippie fashion scene by storm and the trend still holds a special place in our heart today! Discover the history of the hippie fashion trend that is as unique as you!
Don’t worry, your brain isn’t having a break down- that’s just the black light reactive ink! Gaining popularity during the rise of hallucinogens in the 60’s and 70’s, these illusion-inducing posters are a timeless symbol of the psychedelic counterculture of the Summer of Love.
Hippie Shop was created from our love of music, so it's only natural that we're on the lookout for the coolest gear from our favorite artists. Every product we find is like a key to music history, with its own past to unlock. Let us take you through a few powerful moments in music history on a quick tour of our newest collection of posters!