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When we think of aesthetics, polished, almost flawless imagery comes to mind. However, an online subculture is redefining how we view conventionally attractive visual motifs.
Enter Goblincore. If you look up its definition, you will find descriptions like “Messy, chaotic, and unpolished.” Yet, despite its rather unorthodox theme, it has a growing following. Goblincore even has a dedicated subreddit with 33,000 followers and counting.
If you want to know more about this particular look, check out this list, which we compiled from posts in the community.
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#1
Someone Said You Guys Might Like My Elvish Lantern, Hope It Kinda Fits The Sub. (It's My Graduation Project For My Apprenticeship In Creative Metalwork)
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#2
My Little Goblincore Star, She Carries A Book Everywhere She Goes 🤭
#3
Scarf I Made
Goblincore is widely known as the counter-reaction to Cottagecore, another popular aesthetic that came about in early 2018. The latter is all about pristine flower gardens, picturesque picnics, and usually highlights baking sourdough bread and embroidery.
#4
My Favorite Piece From My First Pottery Course 🐌
#5
I Make Frog Mugs
Glen Ellyn 14 hours ago
Make sure you add a frog in the bottom of the cup. 😉 Let's make it a thing again.
#6
Look At This Amazing Chess Set My GF Handcrafted For Me!
On the other hand, Goblincore is more about nature's rougher side. It commonly features mushroom foraging, mismatched socks, creepy-crawlies, and amphibians that many wouldn’t be attracted to, such as toads, snails, and slugs.
#7
Forrest Empress Dress I Made For Renfaire 2025
#8
I Was Told This Sub Might Like My Carnivorous Bog, I Hope You Do!
Goblincore fashion also became a hit among young people. According to The Guardian, Etsy Sellers like UK-based The Divine Occult Shop reported a “dramatic increase in sales” of elf ear cuffs. Similarly, Etsy store Palm Tree also saw a boost in sales of Moss quartz earrings.
According to trends analyst Sabrina Faramarzi, “Goblincore is cottage for those that actually spend time in nature.”
#11
My Daughter Told Me My Carved Bird Houses Were "Goblincore"?
#12
My Crochet Subs Sent Me Over Here Because They Thought You Might Like My Mossy Friends 💚💀
“(Members of the Goblincore community) know that nature is not sunlit wheat fields but gnarly forests and chaotic animals,” Faramarzi explained. “Often referred to as dark cottagecore, the aesthetic also picks up some of the occult.”
Faramarzi also noted that Goblincore obliquely champions anti-consumption, helping people realize what they need and what they don’t.
#13
Finished Fiber Figments Pattern
#15
I Was Told You Guys Might Like These Snail Cookies I Made
“After long lockdowns, perhaps spending lots of money collecting and surrounding ourselves with a bunch of things we don’t need, wearing loose, neutral clothing and taking lots of walks, I think we all feel a little bit like goblins right now,” Faramarzi explained.
#16
Someone On The Doc Martens Sub Burned In The Cool Designs On These. I Figured You All Would Appreciate It
#17
My Boyfriend Made Me An Acorn Bag
#18
I Made A Mushroom Bag From Leather
#19
My Fantastical Fairy Forest Nook, For Your Consideration! 🧚
Upstaged75 15 hours ago
I did a net canopy like that over my bed once. I didn't realize how much dust it was collecting until I took it down 6 months later. 😫 It looked awesome though!
#20
Well Isn't It Great?
#21
Frog Demon Bag I Crocheted To Guard My Goblin Treasures (And Whisper Suspicious Things At Night)
#22
I’ve Seen People Make These So I Thought I Would Give It A Try
#23
I'm Here To Tell You About Bread Frog
#24
A Tree Stump Outside My House That My 4 Year Old Coloured In With Chalk
#25
Wool Mushroom Hat With Glass Pendants
#26
I Made Some Goblins For My Families Christmas Stockings This Year
#27
I Spent 15 Hours Making Leaves, But I Think It Was Worth It 🌱
#28
I Was Told This Sub Might Appreciate My Ceramics
#29
Made A Shirt
#30
I Was Told My Cthulhu Planters Would Be Appreciated Here!
#31
My 12 Year Old Wanted Me To Make Whatever This Monstrosity Is For Him This Halloween. All Four Limbs Are On Stilts
#32
I Made A Log-Bag
#33
I Made Moss Coasters
#34
Feeling Like A Forest Creature - Was Told You All Would Appreciate This Look
#35
Rabbit And Seaweed Jumpsuit I Made For My Mom
#38
Turkey Leg Bag I Made For My Trinkets At Ren Faire 🍗🍄🍃
#40
He Turned Out Extra Silly
#41
We Were Told That Our Toilet Paper Toad Dispensers Would Be Appreciated Here ✨
#42
Thought Y’all Would Get A Kick Out Of My Morel Lamp 🌱
#43
I Have Done It! Rat Queen Please Bless This New Rat
#44
Someone Mentioned A Few Of My Food Creations Might Fit Here So I Thought I Would Share Some Of My Favorites
#45
I Don’t Really Have Anywhere Else To Share This So Uhhhh Look At This Thing I Made
#47
I've Been Told You Guys Might Like My Jacket
#48
Botanical Artist Who Makes "Gloves" With Real Flower Petals And Leaves (@hallofstars)
#49
My 13 Yr Old Daughter Won A Local Art Competition For Her Illustration And I Thought You All Might Enjoy It. :)
#51
I Am A Ceramicist, And I Have Been Obsessed With Snails Lately - Here Is A Snail Urn I Made
#53
I Turned My Bathroom Into A Magical Forest
#57
I Was Told You Guys May Enjoy This Set I Did
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