For centuries, the inhabitants of our planet believed that magical talismans were able to protect against dark forces, preserve health, provide material wealth, and bestow spiritual peace and tranquility. But why make amulets now? Few people believe in their power anymore. And in vain.
Human energy is so strong that if you learn to direct it, you can move spoons with just a glance. In America there are even telekinesis clubs. And this is not considered something paranormal or special there.
This is an ordinary circle, which is located next to the dance circle.
So, charging the doll for goodness and well-being is not such a difficult task. Especially if you do crafts with children.
The history of the appearance of amulets dolls
Protective dolls are considered one of the mysterious symbols that had the ability to protect the room and the people living in it from harm.
Every house had such a doll. We made the amulet with our own hands from scrap materials. Such amulets have appeared since pagan times. Products were made from natural materials.
It was believed that nature is the natural habitat of man, and therefore protects him from harm.
The amulets were most often made by grandmothers. The product had to be made the first time, in one day. During the work, the woman remained alone and was not distracted by other responsibilities.
The amulets were created by faceless people. According to custom, an evil spirit could not possess a doll without a face. Often such products were made for children immediately after birth. The child kept the amulet throughout his life.
Items were not repeated; each family used its own secrets in creating the amulet. Also, the protective doll was kept in a secluded place away from prying eyes.
Successful doll
Amulet Successful
embodies a person who is successful in any work - in the domestic or financial sphere, and can complete any work efficiently and on time. This knotted doll (motanka) is made to help in any endeavor, to promote career growth, well-being, and luck in your personal life. This is a stately, beautifully dressed, neat doll that confidently stands on its own feet. A fabric bag hangs on her shoulder - it serves as a symbol of the things that she can do.
To ensure that the work you do brings in a stable income, put a coin or bill in the Success Woman’s purse!
Author - Anastasia Bobrovnikova
Every time something goes well or you receive a monetary reward, be sure to thank the Successful Girl, share some money with her, or give her a decoration made of ribbons or beads.
Varieties of amulets dolls
Slavic dolls were very popular and were in almost every home. Do-it-yourself amulets dolls were of different types; the types of dolls and their meaning depended on the material used in the work process.
Talismans have been made since ancient times
Gaming
This toy was made immediately after the birth of the child. It was believed that the amulet protected the child from the evil eye and protected sleep.
Play dolls could vary depending on age.
- “Swaddling clothes” and “babies” were made for babies.
- For older people, wood products were made.
Such dolls had practically no magical properties and were intended for the entertainment of a child.
Play dolls had virtually no magical properties
Healing
Special products that were made for a specific person with a serious illness. Only a healer grandmother could make such an item. The disease was transferred from a person to a doll, after which the object was burned.
It was forbidden to transfer healing dolls to other people. It was believed that the disease could return to a person again.
Oberezhnye
Protective dolls are not intended for one person, but for a family. Most often, small premers were placed in the room and protected it from evil spirits. Amulet dolls were made in such a way as not to attract attention and were most often placed at the entrance.
Ritual
This type was made immediately before any holiday. Most often, ritual objects were made after the end of the stubble harvest, before a wedding, or on holidays such as Maslenitsa.
Most often, such dolls were made bright and elegant. Often ritual objects were given as gifts, for example, after the birth of a child or for a wedding to newlyweds.
Ritual talismans were made before the holidays
What were the dolls made from?
Natural materials were most often used for amulets. There were no specific manufacturing instructions; most often, imagination was used.
The following materials were used to make the talisman:
- tree;
- threads;
- straw;
- reed;
- fabrics;
- ribbons;
- herbs;
- grains
The type of material was chosen depending on the purpose of making the talisman. The use of straw and wood was popular for home protection. If it was necessary to make a protective talisman, fragrant herbs or grains could be used. Ash was also often used.
In Slavic families, according to custom, tree ash was used to ward off evil spirits.
Russian Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga
always associated with evil and deceit, an evil witch who lives in a deep forest. But that's not true! Baba Yaga is a good helper and sensible adviser. She will always tell you where to find living water or the Firebird, how to protect yourself from enemies or find loyal friends.
Baba Yaga can be a very good amulet and keeper of the hearth. It is hung on windows or doors as a talisman at home. As they say, she “let in her own people, but sweeps out strangers,” so they do it with a broom or broom.
Author - Anastasia Bobrovnikova
The most popular amulets dolls
Handmade folk dolls were varied, but among the most popular it should be noted:
- Grain.
Talisman for the home. It looked like a doll filled with grain. In this case, the grain was used from the first harvest.
Such a talisman protected the house from the evil eye and was the key to a rich harvest.
- Veduchka.
Made for a woman who would soon become a mother.
In Rus', it was believed that the veduchka allows one to become good parents and protect the child from diseases.
- Herbal egg capsule.
A talisman that was made from medicinal herbs and protected against diseases.
Folk doll Kubyshka-herbalist
- Ashy.
A talisman filled with ash. Used to protect the home and all household members.
- Desire.
An elegant doll, which was made to fulfill one of the most cherished desires.
- Purifier.
A small doll that was created to heal and cleanse a person from diseases.
After use, the talisman was burned as far as possible from the house.
- Bell.
A small doll that was placed on the entrance doors.
In ancient Rus', it was believed that such a talisman protected the room from bad news, attracting only joyful ones.
- Well-being.
Used to protect the family hearth. Also, such a talisman was often given to newlyweds.
- Ten pen.
A talisman was made for women who got married. Symbolized good luck in needlework and household chores.
- Plantain.
A talisman that was always taken on the road.
- Kupalo.
The talisman was made on the day of Ivan Kupala. Symbolizes love and health.
Often such talismans were present among young women who had not yet married.
- Swaddling clothes.
Dolls for small children that served as toys and a little protection from evil spirits.
The diapers were kept in the cradle
- Lovebirds.
Two dolls that are connected to each other. This talisman is designed for newlyweds.
Lovebird dolls were made by the bride's friend on the eve of the wedding. The pupae are connected to each other by a common hand.
For each special occasion, talismans were made and stored for a long time.
Joy Bird
Joy Bird
- a ritual doll that was used to attract Spring. In order for Spring to come, at the beginning of March, married women, who were the main characters in the ritual, and young girls put on bright clothes and went beyond the edge of the village to call for spring. They wore hats in the shape of birds, decorated with fur trims and feathers, that is, the women themselves appeared in the form of birds, because they believed that Spring flies on the wings of a bird.
There was even such a sign - if a bird lands on a woman’s head, hand or shoulder, then she will be blessed with good luck and happiness all year long.
Author - Anastasia Bobrovnikova
This doll makes a woman feel her purpose and attractiveness. It is made using birch logs.
Author - Anastasia Bobrovnikova
Tatyana Bereznaya shows a master class on making a motanka doll “Bird of Joy”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suetn5mfr9Q
DIY production for beginners step by step
In order to figure out how to make a doll amulet with your own hands, you must first decide on the purpose of the talisman.
Before you start creating a talisman, you need to learn some important rules:
- It is necessary to create a talisman only when you are feeling well. It is believed that bad mood and illness can be transmitted to the product.
- Start working on the waxing moon. The process must be continuous.
- Dolls should be faceless.
- When making a fabric amulet, you need to do without scissors and a needle. Since ancient times, it was believed that the use of sharp objects reduces the magical power of the object.
- Use only natural materials.
Before starting production, it is necessary to prepare all materials and create the most favorable conditions. The talisman is made in silence without distractions.
Natural fabric is used to make the Herbalist
DIY herbalist
A do-it-yourself amulet doll for beginners with a step-by-step description will allow you to make an amulet at home. In order to create such a talisman, you need to prepare dried plants:
- mint;
- thyme;
- lemon balm;
- pine needles;
- St. John's wort.
It must be remembered that a different herb is used for each part of the body.
For manufacturing, it is necessary to perform the following step-by-step algorithm of actions:
- Prepare a piece of fabric 15 cm wide and long, spread one of the herbs in an even layer. Roll the fabric together with the grass into a roller.
- Using thread, tie at the top. Then, retreating 3-4 cm, make another sling. This will create a face. At the bottom, the roller needs to be bandaged, thus creating a torso.
- Prepare 2 small pieces of fabric no larger than 4 cm in size. Place the grass inside and tie, thus obtaining breasts. Tie the blanks to the body.
- Use two narrow pieces of fabric no more than 5 cm wide and 10 cm long. Lay the grass on the scraps and roll into two rolls. Tie the rollers on both sides. This creates arms that need to be tied to the body.
- Fold 2 bright flaps in half and tie the workpiece on both sides, creating an imitation of a dress. Tie around the waist with a red ribbon.
- A small piece of fabric is mounted on the head and tied with a scarf. It is also recommended to tie a red thread or thin ribbon to your head.
When creating a pupa, individual preferences can be used.
The grass in the talisman must be changed twice a year
Desire
In order to make a talisman to fulfill a wish, you need to perform the following algorithm of actions:
- Prepare a piece of white fabric 15 cm long and 10 cm wide. On the laid out piece, fold two branches 10 cm long.
- At the intersection, tie the twigs and fabric with thread.
- Place a bunch of dry mint in the head area and cover with a cloth. Tie with thread, thus getting a head.
- Using a ribbon, tie the fabric in the middle of the workpiece, thus forming a waist.
- The branches that extend vertically from the workpiece must be wrapped in cloth and tied with a ribbon. This is how hands are made.
- Using a bright piece of fabric, you need to decorate your head with a scarf.
Often, in order to decorate the talisman, linen threads are used to make a braid. After use, the doll is burned.
Talismans can also be decorated. Buttons or beads are often used as decoration.
Desire is mastering for one person
Straw amulet
Straw is a natural material and is often used to make amulets. In order to get a talisman, you need to prepare a bunch of straw at least 20 cm long, 3 pieces of bright fabric and thread.
The manufacturing process is as follows:
- The straw must be divided into 2 bundles, folded crosswise and tied at the point of contact. This will create a frame.
- At the top, the straw is folded in half and tied. This turns out to be the head of a doll.
- The two parts of the workpiece that run vertically must be carefully braided and tied. This creates two hands.
- Using two pieces of fabric, you need to tie the workpiece on both sides and form a dress.
- The third flap is used for a scarf.
Even a beginner can make such a talisman. Basic conditions to use quality materials. To prevent the straw from breaking, it is recommended to moisten it a little.
Straw is a simple material that is often used for amulets.
Kubyshka-Herbalist
Kubyshka-Herbalist
is a therapeutic amulet doll that helps purify the air in the house and prevent diseases. Usually it was placed in that part of the house where the air stagnated, or hung over a baby's cradle. It was necessary to crush the bag of herbs before going to bed to fill the room with aroma, and then the air would become healing and everyone would sleep better.
Author - Anastasia Bobrovnikova
Actually, the body of the Herbal Pot is a bag filled with medicinal herbs. The use of the Egg Capsule depends on the herbs with which the bag is filled.
For example, if you want the doll to have a calming effect, fill it with fresh sawdust, bark, pine needles and buckwheat or motherwort, lemon balm and chamomile.
Author - Anastasia Bobrovnikova
For a small master class on how to create a Herbal Pot with your own hands, watch the video from the Development Academy:
Types of herbs and their effects
MINT
- Helps improve mental performance. There is a legend that mint is named after the goddess Menta, who personifies reason, memory and common sense. It was believed that students during exam periods or those studying philosophy, a difficult science, should wear mint wreaths. Mint contains substances that have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, namely phytoncides.
LAVENDER
- has high antibacterial properties, and in addition, lavender has a pleasant aroma. It will help you get rid of severe headaches, high blood pressure, or relieve pain due to intracranial pressure.
MELISSA
- has a mild hypnotic effect, used for heart rhythm disorders (relieves cardiac arrhythmia), and also relieves nervous tremors, which some people experience at night. Melissa also lowers blood pressure and slows breathing.
St. John's wort
- used for insomnia and neurasthenia.
THYME
- has always been considered an excellent antiseptic. Thyme is also anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, bronchodilator, antispasmodic, etc. It is also used as a mild sleeping pill. Thyme is used for bronchitis and painful coughs.
ORIGIN
- has a sedative effect. It also kills microbial flora in case of sore throat.
How to get rid of a talisman
The purpose of amulets dolls can be different. However, after using a talisman, it is very important to know how to part with it.
To avoid causing harm, you can use the following recommendations:
- Ritual talismans can be passed on from generation to generation. If the product has lost its appearance, it must be carefully dismantled and the material used for other purposes.
- Talismans that are intended for healing must be burned after use. It is prohibited to store such items.
- Bury. If the amulet stops working or has lost its appearance, it can be buried. However, this must be done away from home. Before burying, the doll must be disassembled so that no one can use the product with evil intentions.
Before burying or burning the product, you must thank the talisman for the work done.
After use, amulets dolls are burned
Slavic amulets were of great importance. It was believed that using such a talisman you could protect yourself and your household from illness and envious people. Items were also often used to treat complex diseases. In the modern world, such talismans are practically not used. However, if desired, anyone can make a doll. To do this, it is necessary to use natural materials and determine for what purposes the amulet is created.
Charging the amulet
To turn the reel into a working amulet, you need to charge it correctly. First, a person needs to set a goal that the doll will help realize. For example, to recover from an illness, bring good luck, get married.
To charge the doll, you will need to follow these steps step by step:
- Sit down to work on the full moon if you plan to make a doll “For family happiness.”
- To get rid of the disease, a lyalka is made on the waning moon.
- You must not be interrupted while working. It is important to make the motanka in one “sitting”.
A knot is tied in the navel area, while making a wish.
Motanki are able to fulfill wishes, protect the owner from damage, the evil eye and disease
