Stunning Shamanic Rattle with  Witches Knot, Copal, Unakite and Twisted Hazel wood handle, handcrafted by us in our rural workshop. The bowl of this rattle is hand sewn and filled with Unakite for grounding and earth connection and healing and Copal resin for cleansing and connecting. We have painted a Witches Knot on one side and a Solar symbol on the other. The handle is made from a beautiful piece of locally found Hazel wood.
Hazel wood carries the energies of artistic ability, magical knowledge and optimism. Hazel brings love and creativity allowing a person to move beyond self-serving modes of existence. Hazel is the bringer of change. Hazel also promotes creative expression, eloquence, and art of all types. This was the most common wood used to create wands in the ancient Celtic traditions. Also used in magic spells for wisdom, creativity and intelligence. 
Hazel being a sacred Celtic tree we have also burnt the Ogham symbol of coll on the piece for extra energy and protection. 
The Witches Knot also known as the Magic Knot is a powerful feminine charm and symbol of protection against curses and hexes. Our ancient sisters were well versed in the craft of knots using them to tie up the weather, create circles of protection and to bind things magically. There is more symbolism in this seemingly simple knot than first meets the eye. 
The symbol features four inter-laced vesica piscis (the mathematical shape formed by the intersection of two disks with the same radius, intersecting in such a way that the center of each disk lies on the perimeter of the other, most commonly seen in the Flower of Life symbol) The vesica piscis is a world-wide symbol for the yoni, the feminine creative force that gave birth to the universe. The interlacement represents the feminine control of the forces of nature. The circle is one of the primary female symbols representing the sacred or consecrated space and the spirals form the sign of the serpent, the oldest symbol of female energy, the embodiment of enlightenment and wisdom. This combination of cogent symbols makes the Witches Knot a potent representation of female might and power!
We have left the bark on the handle and finished it with a little of protective oil, recycled leather fringe trim, cruelty free naturally moulted feathers and vintage beads. Approx 35cm / 13.5" length.
Shamanic Rattles are the voices of our ancestors and spirits who come to help the healing process. They are vessels for magic and sacred items and carry the energy of rain and water within them. When you use a rattle to clear energy or a space the vibration and sound takes on the energy of water as it flows around and washes over you gently cleansing and refreshing your aura and energy as though standing under a waterfall
Shamanic Rattles can be used for healing, clearing, raising vibration and just for the joy their wonderful resonance brings to the soul. 
We are very mindful to pay our respects to the animals spirit and ask for its blessing as it is reborn as a wonderful sacred object. Our rattles are made using goat hide which brings with it the spirit of this confident and balanced creature. 
You have the option the add a recycled fabric bag to your order to keep your sacred rattle wrapped in it's own space.
All our rattles are created with love, positive intentions and just a little magick )0( 
We are happy to custom make or decorate a rattle for you, please do contact us with your requirements.