Protective Rowan Pentagram

Traditional Folkloric Charms, Amulets & Talismans by Cailleach's Cottage
 
These traditional Rowan Protection Charms are completely hand made. The rowan wood has been lovingly collected from different trees grown in County Clare. Each tree spirit was asked if it was willing to allow these items to be made into rowan pentagrams, and they have been treated with great respect and care ever since. 
 
Red ribbon and red thread were used to decorate them as this colour was always seen as being especially protective.  The finishing touch is a small silver coloured pentagram charm threaded through the hanger.
 
The Rowan Tree has been used in folk charms for hundreds of years, and is thought to be a powerful charm of protection.  At the base of each of its striking red berries can be seen a small pentagram, or five pointed star, which it was believed would protect you against harm, especially malignant witchcraft. Witches had no power where there was Rowan wood, so it was widely used to protect against negative magic, the Evil Eye and Sorcery.
 
Average dimensions of the pentagram are roughly 150 mm x 150 mm at its tallest and widest points.  
 
*** Please note that each item is handmade and completely unique so please allow for natural variations ***