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African and Slavic dolls. From Voodoo to Motanka.
Ritually made Dolls are infused with life by their makers. In Africa, just like in the Slavic tradition, dolls are meant to be used for someone who needs help, though the definition of that help can vary from person to person.
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Motanki and other magical dolls around the world
In the world of Barbies and princesses the healing properties of a doll have been almost forgotten. The doll is considered merely a toy, yet in remote parts of the world, the magic of doll-making has withstood the pressure of time and deteriorating belief systems, and dolls have been used there to bring love, luck, prosperity, and protection. Being on a path of self-healing, I have used many techniques to bring wholeness to my life, Medicine doll-making being one of them. Creating a doll has proven to be a gentle and profound way of tapping into the hidden subconscious patterns, and connecting with the higher self, the Godself. The most…
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Motanka – Talisman Doll for Love, Passion, Courage, Well-being, and Prosperity.
What is a Motanka Doll? Motanka doll is a handmade doll popular in Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Russia. She is created with natural fabrics, often beautifully ornamented materials commonly made back in the day, and materials that hold special personal meaning to the maker – in modern terms, she is recycled artistic self-expression. Created without sewing nor waste, technically by reusing, upcycling and revaluing fabrics, and generally in a smooth, delicate manner with a positive mindset only ! We could still find traces of such a tradition in all parts of the Earth, in many cultures: “Martisor” in Romania and Moldova, “Martenici” in Bulgaria, baby comforter “Träumerle” in certain regions of Germany, faceless dolls in Mexico…
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Baba Yaga the Slavic Wild Woman
Baba Jaga is something of an outsider in the world of the mythos. Not a goddess, more a witch, she seems to have no matching counterpart in any other legends around the world. She is of Slavic descent, represented as a very scary old crone with a wealth of knowledge and tricks to get you motivated to take inspired action. If you fail, she will eat you! Her hut walks on a rooster’s leg – she devours living things – children mostly. She is constantly hungry and her cauldron is always steaming, the fire that heats it up is eternal. So is she. Killing her brings her back to…
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Baba Yaga – Talisman Doll Workshop
Awaken inner wisdom through creative soul searching with Baba Yaga. Enjoy a beautiful guided process. No sewing required, the method is easy and very enjoyable. This workshop is so much more than just a doll-making class. It is an immersion into your own spiritual wisdom, a chance to clear the dust in those forgotten corners of your soul and tap into your potential. Baba Yaga holds the fire of wisdom, but to reach for the truth a burning desire to outgrow old patterns and stories is required. Find the courage to enter a dialog with this old witch and crate a doll that will be your lucky guide and trusted…
Soulful Workshops, Classes & Guidance
