An early – mid 20th century Saharan leather charm worn by a person or an animal for protection. These amulets/talismans are also known as gris gris, a term from West Africa. A long time ago Jewels had a similar one that she opened, curious to see what was inside. It was a beautiful piece of paper with a hand written request to “protect me from the wolves”. This one feels as though the prayer is long and thorough. We’ve woven a fine cord for the amulet- for whomever wants some extra magic.
One of a kind
Amulet: just under 1.75 x 1.125″
Necklace length: 20″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her or him.