We continue a series of articles about Slavic dolls-universes, as well as their meanings and nuances of use, manufacture.
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Puppet-shafts are touched today-many are not able to pass by, seeing such products somewhere in the Hand-Made shops. But what should you know about such dolls, how to use them correctly? And maybe it is better to make some amulets yourself?
Doll-concern herbalist
The traffic part was called up prevent the disease, improve the condition of a sick person. In addition, with evil eye She could do excellently, and atmosphere in the house Make more prosperous.
The secret of such a doll was that it was not filled with artificial fillers, but herbs, and even healing!
It was customary to keep several herbalists in the same house. One disrusted the air and served as the prevention of colds.If the family had a small child, it was recommended to hang the doll above his bed.
The second cube was launched sedative herbs And placed near the pillow - This provided a calm and healthy sleep, cheerful awakening.
The third doll often lived in the kitchen, awakening appetite and eliminating unpleasant odors. If there was barn, there, too, it was worth delivering a cube - she would save supplies.
Important: in order for the herbalist to cope with her mission, it was necessary to melt it - this is how essential oils are activated. Moreover, it was necessary to remember this every evening. However, excessive zeal threatened to turn herbs into dust.
It is necessary to change the grass - At least once or two a year. Otherwise, the amulet risks turning into a vacuum cleaner.
Doll-concessor plantan
This amulet was presented those who went on a journey. Since the doll is compact enough - all 5-6 centimeters - She will not take up much space in the road bag. But he will always remind you of their home.
The doll certainly the bag must be present, and in it - A handful of a native to a person land or ash From the hearth. You can also put it a piece of bread or grain - They will serve as a guarantee that on the way the wanderer will not have to starve. BUT a piece of fabric or wool He will protect from the cold.
Important: since the power of the doll lies in the thoughts of its creator, the craftswomen often in the manufacture of the doll read a conspiracy that the traveler would return whole and unharmed.
Doll-cooker for health
It was believed that this amulet could not only drive the disease, but even take her. Of course, for this it was necessary to make a doll with good thoughts.
They preferred to choose for such a doll as a material linen. Our ancestors knew that it was environmentally friendly. And they firmly believed that if it was treated, then with such a material.
This doll cannot boast of special elegance, because it was not accepted to decorate it. I showed up on my chest cross of the amuletality of red threads, which, by the way, were not torn in the process of needlework. Another characteristic feature - long braid.
Often, needlework was committed with a candle, and in parallel with this read conspiracies for health. However, one could just repeat: "To health!".
Board doll
Preservation of harvesting intact and safety It was an important task for the Slavs. Moreover, the damage to the crop, in their opinion, could be caused from the other world - for such cases, a crib was created.
Paradoxically, but this doll was made not to the harvest, but after. The basis of the doll was a bag in which cereal was poured. It was mainly buckwheatalthough often used rye and wheat.
Important: no matter what grain is used, it is important that it be of good quality.
Vein vein in the house six months before sowing or g oD until the next harvest. Then the doll was versed, the fabric was burned, and they ate with cereal.
By the way, in the event of emergency situations it was quite possible to feed the pupa grain A few days - that truly amulet!
Family doll
In Russia, large families have always enjoyed great respect. And they met quite often, because the girls got married at an early age. But all family members could only get to their feet only when in it everything was safeTherefore, amulets were made.
The amulet family was adult doll and six swaddles - So he embodied fertility.
An adult doll was made on the principle of manufacturing a column, that is, the basis served small log or twisting rags. As for the robes, there are no restrictions, but a fighter or a scarf were necessary to be present.
Important: the swaddles were attached either to the column skirt or to the belt.
Doll-re-ruler angel
The angel for all believers was a very powerful amulet, which he came to the rescue in difficult moments. Angel he drove off evil spirits and attracted good luck.
For such a talisman it is advisable to use white fabric - Great coar, linen, chintz.
Often dolls were done for young children, moreover they should have crafts close people. In this case, the doll was made strictly individualAnd taking it to others was undesirable.
Successful doll Success
The successor was created specifically for those cases when luck in some business was necessary, and disturbing the Higher Forces for this reason was inconvenient. It was believed that the successor will warn all the undesirable outcomes of an important matter.
The desired to use too often was not worth, because from the offers she would resemble the New Year tree.
Important: during the manufacture of a successor, it was necessary to clearly voice his wish. It is especially clear that he should be spoken when a bundle was made on a pupa belt - it was believed that it would be success there.
What should the doll look like? It all depends on the preferences of the craftswoman, since only she should see the result of her work. Outsiders should not look at the successor, if her mistress does not want to share success with others.
But whatever the fantasy of the craftswoman, it should make a braid doll. As we mentioned earlier, it was in the spit, as the Slavs believed, the strength and success of a woman lies.
Preferred to dress the doll as it was customary to dress women in the region where the craftswoman lived. It was advisable to use slavic symbolism In decoration of clothes.
Doll-re-regress for marriage
Girls going to marry, preferred to make amulets for a happy family life. However, young ladies who only dreamed of successfully married, but have not yet met a suitable man, could also be engaged in such needlework.
From time immemorial, there was a statement that a man is a head, and a woman is a neck. It was understood that the head looks where the neck turns. Therefore, special attention was paid to this part of the doll.
Focused with the help beautiful multi -colored collars. It was possible to use and beads.
Important: attaching every collar, the girl listed one quality that she wanted to see in the groom. At the same time, the qualities spoke out loud.
A distinctive feature of such a doll was and lack of hands. It was understood that the husband would carry his chosen one in her arms.
Blapowess-a doll-cooker
The second name of this doll is the hostess. She and he will save from misfortunes, and propame will contribute to, and health money will attract. It was possible to create it at any time - for the New Year, and for housewarming, and for a wedding, and just like that.
The prosperous does not belong to large dolls - her the height should be about 8 centimeters.
However, coin with a dignity of 5 kopecks or 5 rubles It may well fit there. And since we only got that kind of money at the beginning of the 18th century, we can conclude that the well -being does not apply to ancient amulets.
Pregnancy-shaped doll
Novgorod pregnant doll It was considered a very good amulet for the rapid motherhood. Moreover, this amulet helped not only conceive, but also it is easier to transfer pregnancy, childbirth, diverted diseases and evil eyes.
There was a distinctive feature of the doll, of course the stomach in which the smaling was stirred. The smelly was wrapped in a kind bermeste penis.
As for clothes, then brightness is not welcome. Shades are preferable to choose blue. Skirt in the cage - An ideal solution, since such a pattern was associated with a sown field and symbolized fertility.
Important: in the manufacture of such a charm, a man should not be nearby. And in the future, you should not give him a doll - it is better to hide it away from prying eyes.
Is it possible to give the dolls of the amulets, what are the rules of gift?
Когда куколка-оберег изготавливается в дар, её точно так же необходимо Fill with the brightest thoughts, good wishes. Moreover, it is advisable to imagine how the good that you want is the future owner of the doll already executed.
The Slavs believed that for harmony it was necessary to reimburse an empty place. So, the creator of the amulet put part of himself into the little thing and, it turns out, upon the gift he gave himself himself. It means that the person who accepts the amulet must give something in return.
Important: the cost of the reverse gift did not matter, because the material condition for everyone is different, and the need for amulets is the same. Therefore, if a person can give only a trifle, you need to be grateful to her.
Even today, there is such a thing as “puppeteers”. And imagine only what power and energy can give a folk doll-convert! In it lies the wisdom of the ancestors, transmitted for centuries. So why don't we use this wisdom?
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