Mother of Pearl Talisman #2

A shell makes mother of pearl as a response to something rough, covering it layer by layer until it becomes smooth and luminous. The stone is associated with calm, protection, and the patient work of turning difficulty into something lasting.  l

Each talisman is finished with a grounding botanical mist of clove, sandalwood, lavender, and vetiver. Clove warms and protects, sandalwood calms and centers the mind, lavender soothes and clears the air, and vetiver roots you deeply to the earth.

Measures 8.5'' long.
Made from undyed, unbleached mother of pearl.
One of a kind. Arrives in a signature soft pouch.

Details of Construction:
Wild Juniper Sap: A symbol of protection and renewal. The dried sap of the wild juniper is burned into a liquid and applied to the thread that binds this piece, weaving juniper into its very structure. Long honored as a spiritual shield, juniper is believed to ward off negativity, bad dreams, and harmful spirits, and is tied to renewal, helping reset a space or a person after a season of illness or grief.

Trading Post Bead: A hand carved vintage bead from a trading post in St. Ignatius, Montana, on the homeland of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. It carries the history of the place it came from and the hands it passed through before this one.

The Weave: Melon Glass Beads set in alternating rows, braided along a single thread. Across many cultures the braid stands for strength through joining, with separate strands made stronger together. Worked here in vintage Czech glass, it gives the talisman its weight and its center.

Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass: Glassmaking in Bohemia goes back centuries. Czech glass beads traveled the trade routes into North America and were exchanged at trading posts across the West. A symbol of exchange and of connection across distance.

Care & Safety: These talismans are delicate and should be handled with care. They are not intended for use as keychains or everyday hardware, where knocking and friction can chip or damage them. Please note: these pieces contain small beads and are not suitable for young children. They pose a choking hazard and should be kept out of reach.

Each piece is made by hand, so expect small variations in color, marking, and pattern. These differences are natural to handwork, and your piece will be its own.