In the Fall of 2003, Strike Daekins™ was created by two sisters, Meaghan and Brynn. The two have been immersed in their passion of unique costuming, and Celtic lore & Medieval times from a very early age. They then decided that something needed to be done to combine these two passions of Lore and Costuming. The idea of creating a Renaissance garb company began to be batted back and forth. Finally, from their vivid imaginations, sprung what you now know as, Strike Daekins Designs.

The meaning behind this phrase has both historical and (more personally) family meaning to us, and is not just a random name. We are of Norse decent, and this was part of our family's ancient battle cry. The full phrase being: “Strike Daekins, the Devil’s in the Hemp!”  Over the centuries, the name became respelled, moving the ae to ea, thus being now pronounced "Deekins" instead of "Daykins".

So there you have it!
A brief history of the significance and meaning behind our name.

Since the inception of the business, much has evolved, as time will always guarantee. In the summer of 2007, Meaghan was married. Four years later in the summer of 2011, Brynn also was married. The close-knit sisters no longer operate from the same home these days, but they are still dedicated to each other, and their craft, and the quality thereof. Meaghan soley runs the business now and is the seamtstress, designer, promoter and webmistress, among other titles for Strike Daekins. She is joined sometimes by her husband, Eddie, who designs and crafts unique one-of-a-kind hand drums. He is also the lead singer and drummer/guitarist for the Irish band, Whiskey Wagon.
Brynn, is now venturing out into her own business called Hill Girl Crafts and makes wonderful knitting apparel. Her husband, Wesley, a talented blacksmith makes wine racks and many other fun things from horse shoes.