{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-talisman-1","title":"Mother of Pearl Talisman #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 11'' long.\u003cbr\u003eMother of pearl is undyed \/ unbleached.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind. Arrives in a signature soft pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of Construction:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild Juniper Sap\u003c\/em\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMother of Pearl Hand\u003c\/em\u003e: The open hand is one of the oldest protective symbols. It has been carved, painted, and worn across many cultures as a sign of blessing and defense. Rendered in mother of pearl, a material the shell builds to protect itself, it doubles that intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMother of Pearl Star\u003c\/em\u003e: For as long as people have traveled, stars have been used to find the way home. The star is a symbol of guidance, hope, and direction through uncertain stretches. In mother of pearl, it is said to light that path softly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweetgrass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A section of sweetgrass, valued across many cultures for its sweet, lasting scent. Many Indigenous nations of North America honor it as a sacred plant, and in northern Europe it was known as holy grass and strewn at doorways on feast days. It is associated with kindness, healing, and the gifts of the earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage Czechoslovakian Glass\u003c\/em\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noelle Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608232923376,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0011\/4206\/3195\/files\/MotherofPearlTalisman_1.jpg?v=1791922958","url":"https:\/\/www.aportashop.com\/products\/mother-of-pearl-talisman-1","provider":"APORTA Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}