Description This Ukrainian Pavuk Straw Mobile Kit ~ The Sacred Straw Spider Talisman has everything you need to make your very own Sacred Spider talisman. Pavuk (which means “spider” in Ukrainian) is a traditional geometric mobile with deep roots. These hand-crafted talismans were traditionally made during Christmas time. They were suspended from the ceiling by long horsehair strands and were believed to trap negative energy and bring prosperity, blessings and protection to households. These intricately woven, airy structures with web-like forms are made from harvest straw. They reflect the interconnectedness of community and the cycles of life. The straw mobiles are found in Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Estonia, Norway, Russia, and many other countries. includes – 100 ~ 8 inch wheat straws – scissors – cotton thread – 2 threading tools – Instructions Note: The pictured pavuk consists of 1 large pavuk, 5 medium pavuk, & 17 small pavuks. Which is a total of 93 full size straws. If you want to make lots of spiders I highly recommend getting our Pavuk Straw Refill Pack. The book Making Mobiles ~ Create beautiful Polish pajaki from natural materials is also awesome if you really want to go hardcore with designs.
