In ancient Russia, people made dolls from improvised means and used them not only for play, but also as an amulet. The most popular among the Slavs used dolls of cloth, which contained a certain meaning, for example, helped to strengthen marriage, get pregnant, etc.
Features of making folk dolls-amulets?
Many people notice that dolls do not have a face and it's not just that. Thus, the Slavs believed that it was impossible to convey any negative through it. Screws, scissors and any other sharp objects were not used during the manufacturing process either. The thing is that they can harm a person and the doll will have negative energy. Therefore, if you had to tear off the thread or cloth, then you did it with your hands. Connect the parts with threads or ropes. Dolls were protected only when there were no men in the house, because the process was considered a specific sacrament. Of great importance in the manufacture of such amulets was not technology, but images and energy, which was invested in the product. For example, when a girl did her head, she spoke of a bright mind and pure thoughts, attaching her breasts, she thought about motherhood.
When the doll was made for someone else, it was important to give her only positive energy and the wishes of good and happiness. After the manufacture of the amulet, it was considered a separate energy unit. The lucky doll must have been kept clean and treated with great respect. Slavs regularly turned to her for help in the implementation of desires, as well as in the preservation of health and love . If the girl wanted to sell the doll, then she could not set a certain price, but took as much as they give.
Popular Russian dolls amulets
The Slavs had many different dolls, and each of them had a certain meaning and energy. Let's dwell on some of them:
- The Baba doll . It was a symbol of prosperity and peace, and connected man with the forces of nature and God. They made it from ashes taken from a home, and later from rags. Passed it on the female line.
- Karelian rvanka or Cabbage . This doll was a guard for the baby. They made it from colored fabrics. Its main task is to protect the child from any negative. The doll was made before the birth of the baby, and she was in his future cradle.
- Doll Pelenashka . This doll helped protect the child from evil spirits and keep him healthy sleep. Put the doll in the crib of the baby.
- Her dolls are herbalists . They protected the health of all members of the family. They made it from natural tissue, and inside put different herbs that had a beneficial effect on health. Bringing this rag doll-amulet into the house, it needed to be thoroughly rubbed, so that the aroma of herbs spread throughout the house. Once every two years it was necessary to make a new doll.
- The Lich Card . Put her in the house so she swallowed up all the diseases. They made the amulet mainly from used matter, for example, from bed-clothes or clothes. For this doll, the Slavs chose a red or white color.
When the doll found its owner, then by its condition one could learn a lot. For example, if a person noticed that it is unevenly worthwhile - this is an indication of an unstable financial situation. If the self-made doll-amulet had a breast of different sizes, then the person treats different people differently. When a person noticed in the doll her bright outfit - it pointed to his defiant behavior. In general, each character could be explained and learn something about life.
To understand in which place the doll should be, you need to sit in silence and completely relax. Pick up the doll, mentally ask her where she would like to be. Put it where you want to go first.