Do-it-yourself twist dolls. Doll Bereginya: we make the main protector of the house with our own hands. General principles of creating protective dolls

Russian dolls amulets can be found in specialized stores of Slavic paraphernalia, but it is better to make them yourself, in this case, they really get magic power... After all, only you yourself can determine what you expect from the doll! We offer step by step detailed instructions for the simplest protective dolls you can make for your home. Sewing them is very simple, the main thing is to be in a good, positive mood. Even if you have never made toys, you will certainly get a cute kind protective doll! fsrdsf

Master class for beginners - the basis of a doll made of threads

You will need the following items:

Woolen or cotton threads (only natural, not synthetics!)
Pieces of colorful fabric, braid, ribbons, beads for decoration - at will
A piece of cardboard for winding the thread

Please note that when assembling the protective doll, do not use sharp objects. So scissors, pins, needles are completely out of the question! Therefore, all fabric items (skirt, headscarf, apron or other clothing) must be prepared in advance. And we will assemble the product using only our skillful fingers.

Amulet doll - step by step instructions

First of all, decide on the color of the threads from which you will "wind" the amulet. For this we chose the threads of the color of the sea wave, for the hair straw-yellow yarn is suitable, for bandaging the handles - a hot pink thread. So let's get started!

Take a piece of cardboard 10-12 centimeters wide, depending on how big your coil will be. We used the cover from an old wall calendar and folded it in half to make a pretty thick cardboard box. Start winding the thread of the selected shade on the cardboard, make about 25-30 skeins. The thicker the yarn, the fewer yarn turns will be required.

When a bundle of sufficient thickness in your opinion is formed, break off the thread and secure its end at the top of the reel, as shown in the photo. It resembles a brush - needlewomen who knit know how to make it. For beginners, it is recommended to make the knot stronger so that the doll does not fall apart when you remove it from the cardboard.

We remove the yarn from the cardboard. Bend the cardboard base slightly to make the process easier. You should have a brush like this. You do not need to cut it from below - remember that you cannot use scissors. After all, this is a protector doll that will protect your home. Let the loops remain, they can be nicely smoothed with your hands.

Take the thread of the same color as the body of the amulet doll. Drag a woolen brush with it as shown in the photo. Here you can experiment, it is not at all necessary to take a monochromatic thread, you can, on the contrary, highlight the neck line with a thread of a different color. It will be even brighter and more beautiful!

Now let's get down to the handles. Take all the same cardboard and wind the thread of the same color as the main body of the amulet. There should be half the number of skeins, otherwise the handles will turn out to be too plump. We fasten the thread with a loop and tighten the knot.

For the "palms" take raspberry-colored yarn. Cut small pieces of thread in advance, 5-7 centimeters, this should be enough to tie the "handles". Hide the tips in the body of the doll using a pencil or wooden stick. "Handles" for the amulet are ready!

Divide the "body" in half to form a hole where we will insert the "handles". They need to be raised higher, pressing them to the "head". Here we have such a "ghost" - not evil, but very cute!

Now you can proceed to decorating our amulet. Take a piece of fabric, preferably new and not synthetic. We use a pre-cut satin patch. You can knit an apron with openwork knit, or take any beautiful piece of fabric.

We fold the fabric in half, we will fix it on the doll with a red thread. We chose the red thread for a reason, since it itself is a strong talisman against many troubles and misfortunes. Woolen is worn by many people, including celebrities and public figures.

We will tie our apron to the "waist", fasten the thread with a bow at the back. Here we have such beauty! The fabric with the canvas effect looks very beautiful and original - its ends can be “tousled” by pulling out a few fibers along the edges and below. Unfortunately, now there was no such rag at hand to demonstrate how it looks like in an example. You can use gauze, bandage, burlap or embroidery canvas for this.

Moving on to the hair. As a rule, a folk doll is always a charm in a headscarf, it does not have a hairstyle. But why don't we give our doll real braids? We wind our hair onto a piece of cardboard, as before, "pens". Choose the thickness of the skein based on the type of thread. A hairstyle from silk threads looks very beautiful, but from bamboo yarn, as in the photo, it's also nothing!

Any girl, regardless of age, knows how to weave braids. When weaving, you do not need to twist the yarn tightly, let the braids be lush and beautifully laid, like the model on the catwalk!

Braids, to better hold, can be glued to the "head" of the amulet with PVA glue or transparent "moment". It is impossible to sew on hair, because we remember - there should not be any sharp objects when assembling the amulet doll!

You can decorate the head of the amulet doll as you please. Here you can use any decoration - beads or small beads gathered on a thread, an elegant headscarf from a piece of fabric, lace. We chose a wreath for our Bereginya, knitted of threads of two colors - salad and pale orange shades. We knit the wreath in a loose knit so that the "pigtail" can stretch a little. We tie the ends of the wreath together, closing the circle.

To prevent the wreath from slipping off the pupa's hair, it can also be glued. That's it, Bereginya is ready! Now you can assign her to her permanent place of residence - in the kitchen, in the bedroom, on the windowsill, or right in a bouquet of flowers!

A self-made folk doll can be used not only as a talisman. It can be a cool toy for a child, a keychain, a car pendant. On the basis of our master class, you can “wind up” a couple of dolls-girls - a doll-boy. To do this, you need to divide the skirt into two parts and form legs from them. You can decorate the craft to your liking - glue short hair, tie a bandana, attach a foil saber to its side, etc.

Do-it-yourself doll made of fabric

For a long time, rag dolls have been used as amulets in Russia. Miniature dolls were made of fabric, thread, straw, tow, wood, dry grass. Slavic dolls, amulets guarded the house from enemies, livestock from diseases, children from the evil eye. In the old days, they were given to newlyweds for a long life together, to young girls for a successful marriage, for newborn babies for good health. V modern life cloth dolls are also widespread.

A reel can be made from pieces of cloth. There are many recipes for its manufacture, but they are united by one common idea - there should be no knots in the product, except for one - in the abdomen, or rather, the navel. The knot in this area symbolizes the birth of life and everything new on Earth. Therefore, if you need to tie an apron, belt or other decorative item on the doll, then try to carry out the knot on the tummy of your Bereginya.

Amulet dolls are a significant part of Slavic culture. They were widely used in the everyday life of our ancestors, protecting them from various negativity and dangerous outside influences. Not a single person in the ancient Slavic world could do without such an attribute. People treated them like other household members. They communicated with them, asked them for support and help in business, protection for themselves and their loved ones. Today, people again have an interest in amulet dolls, and they want to know how to create them with their own hands and how to use them.

The history of the appearance of the first dolls in Russia is associated with the desire to protect oneself from witches and sorcerers. The first amulets were unpretentious. They were made from simple materials and differed in stylistic performance. The main condition was that during their creation it was impossible to interrupt for other activities. From ancient sources, information has come that the first doll was called Ash. It was intended to guard the home and protect the household.

Gradually, the design of Slavic dolls of amulets became more complicated, but, as before, the amulet had to be made without interruption. It was also forbidden to use scissors and needles. The flaps were to be torn by hand, and the threads to fix the fabric were tied in knots. Before creating the doll, the craftswoman necessarily carried out special training. This preparatory ceremony was called purification.

Dolls amulets and their meaning

Over time, amulet dolls began to be divided into types. They could be ceremonial and protective. Each of them had its own directional action.

When you have to part with the amulet doll for any reason, you must do it correctly. First of all, you need to thank her for what she did for you. Then you should leave it for several days in the red corner and put sweets in front of it. After that, you should unwind it and it is very important that in the process of this, pity does not arise in the heart. You need to understand that your gratitude is directed to higher forces, and not directly to the doll. Individual elements must be burned and the ashes discarded.

This doll was considered a symbol of family happiness, so it was always presented to newlyweds by close people, most often bridesmaids. By appearance she represented two dolls, stylized as a man and a woman, fastened together. The amulet symbolized the desire of people to go through life together and preserve feelings. It was placed in the red corner and protected the created family from damage of envy. In addition, he helped young spouses to remain faithful to each other. It was very important to make sure that the Lovebirds were not touched by other people's hands.

This amulet helped the fulfillment of innermost desires. It was believed that male energy is a strong hindrance, therefore, dolls of this type could only be created by women. At the same time, a woman could, while working on the amulet, make not only her own desire, but also her husband or brother. A woman had to create a doll in a secluded place; during the manufacturing process, it was necessary to read conspiracies that attract good luck. After the work was completed, the innermost desire was necessarily pronounced aloud. The first night the doll had to lie under the pillow of the craftswoman. It is very important to decorate her outfit beautifully. For this, lace, beads and beads should be used.

Krupenichka was considered a good luck charm. She helped the owners find financial well-being, and was associated with Mother Earth herself. A peculiarity of the doll was that a bag was used for the calf, which was filled with buckwheat or wheat. The filler had to be changed every year. Clothes in this case should be bright and the shreds should be taken from good quality fabrics. Krupenichka was placed in a prominent place in the house.

This doll has roots from Valdai. It was in those lands that the tradition was born to bring such a talisman to friends and relatives, wishing them good luck. The doll must dress up in a three-tiered skirt, which symbolized the bells. It was believed that if such a talisman is kept in the house, then it fills it with positive energy.

The well-being attracted prosperity to the house and protected from various troubles. It was often made by mothers, wishing well-being in the life of their children. It is believed that the doll should be large enough - at least 8 cm. In addition, when making it, you need to remember that all actions should be carried out on your own lap, and not on the table.

The herbalist was used for medicinal purposes. Since herbs were used in the manufacture of her torso, she had the ability to purify the air in the dwelling. In order for the fragrant herbs to exude aroma, the doll had to be crumpled with hands as often as possible. In addition, it was believed that such a talisman protects against adversity.

Motanka dolls are made from threads. They are wound on a cross-shaped frame. Subsequently, clothes made of rags are put on the created torso. It is believed that such amulets have powerful positive energy. The direction of action of such a doll, created by hand, is determined in the process of winding the threads.

Rag dolls used as amulets were found in almost every home. They protected the owners from failure and helped to attract wealth to the house.

The ancient Slavs had a custom to swaddle babies tightly. It was believed that in this way you can protect the child from evil spirits. For extra protection in the crib loving parents always put a doll-amulet, tightly wrapped in shreds.

Plantain is a doll amulet for travelers. It was created before a long journey. The peculiarity of the amulet is its small size. It shouldn't take up much space, because it had to be worn in clothes. In the bag, which played the role of the body, so that the traveler did not starve on the road, they put several grains of wheat. They could also put some of their native land, which ensured safety in a foreign land.

A successful woman is a talisman that attracts good luck to a person's life. It was made only in those cases when a person could not independently cope with the problems that arose. Often it was impossible to disturb the higher powers. It was believed that the amulet doll is capable of eliminating all undesirable outcomes of any complex case.

The ten-hand was considered a female amulet. She gave strength to competently manage the household. Very often brides made such a doll for themselves. She set them up for the future family and helped prepare the dowry. The amulet helped to acquire skills in needlework. The amulet doll was placed, as a rule, above the workplace.

Bereginya is a talisman that reliably protected the hearth. This is one of the oldest handmade dolls. It was believed to provide reliable protection against evil spirits. It was always placed next to the front door. The appearance and size of the doll may vary. But almost always she has a large breast, which is a symbol of motherhood, wealth and fertility. It is advisable to use in its manufacture, as many scraps, threads and red beads as possible. He, according to the ancient Slavs, had strong protective properties. Bereginya also helped during childbirth. Therefore, the midwives' grandmothers always asked the owners to place the amulet doll next to the woman in labor.

The Vesnyanka doll was a talisman of youth and beauty in the ancient Slavic world. It was made by women and girls at the end of winter or in the first days of spring. It was believed that during this time period the life-giving forces of nature nourished the amulet, which remained throughout the next year. It is very important that all materials used to make the doll are of natural origin. As a frame for the body, branches of a tree should be used, and all the pieces should be made of natural fabrics. It was recommended to use pieces of fabric in bright colors to decorate the amulet and at the same time show imagination.

The grain is a symbol of a woman who is a nurse and a homemaker. A doll, whose body was filled with grain, was always located in the kitchen or in the pantry where supplies were kept. It was believed that she protected the bins from evil spirits and from damage. These charms were an appropriate gift for a housewarming party or for a wedding.

The column was a talisman for the whole house. It is created on the basis of a small wooden post, which is where its name comes from. It was believed that the column contributes to the development of sincere relationships between household members. She always became an assistant in cases where it was necessary to clarify the relationship. Very often they told Stolbushka about their troubles and sorrows, after which spiritual relief came. This amulet doll is kept in a conspicuous place in the house and helps to keep peace and harmony in the family.

The Maslenitsa doll was always made during the Maslenitsa period. It was kept in the house for a whole year, protecting the house from evil spirits. The doll was kept in the most conspicuous place. On the eve of Maslenitsa, an old doll was burned. It was believed that along with this, all troubles go away and purification comes.

Do-it-yourself doll amulet

Today, many people seek to emphasize their belonging to the Slavic family. One of the ways to do this is to make an amulet doll with your own hands. This is absolutely easy to do, following certain rules.

Initially, you need to decide on the question of what kind of amulet doll you plan to make. It is necessary to get acquainted for what purposes it can be used. After that, you should draw a sketch and study the step-by-step recommendations of the available master classes. In advance, you need to prepare all the materials that you plan to use, because in the process of the amulet it is forbidden to be distracted.

It is very important to maintain a positive attitude when creating a doll. Before starting the manufacture of the doll, it is necessary to carry out a cleaning ritual. To do this, it is enough to wash your face with clean cool water and put on clean, loose clothes. It is important to understand that making a talisman cannot be fun; in order to fill a doll with power, you must believe in magic.

During work, silence and calmness should be observed. It is allowed to read conspiracies aimed at achieving special goals, for example, this is necessary to attract good luck. All work is carried out only by hand, scissors, needles and other metal objects cannot be used. The threads used to fix the flaps should be tied in three knots.

What dolls are made of

Amulet dolls can be made from various materials... It is very important that they are of natural origin. The frame for the amulet is often made from a piece of wood or twigs fastened crosswise. It is wrapped with natural threads, creating a voluminous body, which is then dressed up using shreds. Also, a pouch is often created for the torso by folding a piece of fabric in a certain way. It was also allowed to prepare it in advance, but the seam should only be on one side. Various grains or cotton wool can be used for stuffing.

If you are making an amulet doll for yourself, then it is better to use pieces of fabric from old clothes. They will strengthen the positive energy of the amulet and make it stronger. If the doll is made as a gift, it is recommended to use shreds of new fabrics.

Why does the amulet have no face

It is important to remember that the created amulet doll does not need to highlight facial features. Moreover, it should be covered with a white cloth. It is believed that in this case, the reflectivity increases, and none of the evil people will not be able to send a negative message to the owner through the doll. Another explanation is that white symbolizes purity of thoughts. The facelessness of the amulet doll is explained by the fact that the ancient Slavs believed that an evil spirit could enter the eyes. Sometimes a cross was applied on the site of the face, which in the pagan world had a sacred meaning long before Christianity. Such a symbol enhanced the protective properties of the amulet.

Place of the doll in the house

Different amulet dolls were to be placed in different places of the dwelling. Some of them were recommended to always be carried with you. To determine the location, it is imperative to read the recommendations of experts for specific amulets. In most cases, amulets were placed in a conspicuous place.

How to make a doll amulet step by step

To create a do-it-yourself amulet doll, you can use the following short instruction to create a foundation:

Prepare the filler, it is optimal to use cotton wool. Wrap the filler with a white rag of natural fabric on all sides, leaving a significant piece behind the head so that there is enough to form the arms. Tie the base in such a way to highlight the head. The piece of cloth that remained behind the head should be torn in the middle and twist the flagella, fixing them with red threads. The whole body must be tied with threads, tying them into three knots.

After that, the base can be considered ready and proceed to the process of creating an outfit. To do this, you will need to show all your imagination so that the doll turns out to be beautiful and bright. During work, you need to voice your wishes out loud to improve the quality of your own life. You can tie a variegated scarf on your head or tie it in the form of a cap with a bright woolen thread.

Then you need to form a blouse and a fluffy skirt from the shreds, fixing them with a thread. The last step is to take care of the decorations. For example, you can form a cute lace collar and wear beaded beads.

Doll amulet for happiness

The lucky charm doll was created by the ancient Slavs very often. And in modern world this amulet is very popular. A feature of such a doll is, first of all, its miniature size - no more than 5 cm. This is due to the fact that it is better to always carry such a charm with you.

In appearance, the amulet was also slightly different. First of all, one or two pigtails were formed from the threads of the doll, which were fixed with threads to the head and covered with a bright scarf made of a rag. In addition, it was necessary to tie the handles into rigid flagella and fix them in such a way that they were raised up. This symbolized a person's desire to reach the sun. The braids should also point slightly upward. This performance contributed to the successful achievement of the owner's life goals.

A doll amulet for health, as a rule, is kept in the house, so it can be made larger - up to 15 cm is allowed. Most often, reeled dolls from threads are created for this purpose.

In order for the amulet to acquire the necessary strength, it is necessary to correctly build its mental image in the head. Namely, this will charge the doll with the necessary energy. The ancient Slavs believed that the amulet could improve health only if the owner clearly presented its purpose. This amulet can be created both for yourself and for a loved one.

It is advisable to make a health charm during the growing moon. Along with the growth of the night star, the doll's positive energy will increase, which will then persist for a long time.

The optimal material for creating a doll in this case is linen, which is highly environmentally friendly. In addition, experts believe that this material is able to absorb the negativity from a person, thereby minimizing the risk of disease.

In a doll-amulet for health, a braid of linen threads must be formed. During its weaving, one should constantly recite the phrase: "To health."

In the outfit of this amulet doll, the presence of symbols of the four natural elements should be provided. The patterns on the fabrics used should have wavy lines symbolizing water. The red color in the outfit indicates a connection with the fire element. The blue colors symbolize the air, and the black color confirms the connection with the mother earth.

Doll amulet for pregnancy

The doll amulet for pregnancy helps to safely bear a child and give birth to a healthy baby. A pregnant woman should do it herself. Gift amulets are less powerful. Important rules that must be observed during the work:

natural materials

If the gestation period went well, and the birth was successful, then the amulet doll must be hung on the baby's bed. Such protection is especially important for the baby in the first days of life.

Video master classes on making a talisman doll

In order to exclude obvious mistakes in the manufacture of the amulet doll, it is recommended to watch the master classes presented in the video.

Since ancient times, people have sought to feel protected. To this end, they create homemade amulets, wishing take away all kinds of adversity from yourself and your loved ones and attract material and spiritual benefits into your life and into your home. Nowadays, this tradition is not so popular, but still not forgotten. Let's together reveal the theme of amulets dolls - how they look, what abilities they have and what is their purpose in human life.

What are amulet dolls and what are their functions

Protective dolls look and are used in different ways, depending on their purpose. These can be faceless reels, human silhouettes made of thread or straw, as well as paired amulet dolls. Only what is done remains unchanged do-it-yourself talismans... Working on them, the masters transfer their energy to them and endow them with special protective abilities.

Small dolls are carried with them, and those that are larger have a certain place in the house. Such homemade talismans in the form of toys attract all kinds of benefits to the house and serve.

- Household charms - in the form of dolls, they have a simple structure. They need to be done slowly, in a calm atmosphere. In the process, it is best to think about what you want from the doll. Then she will become the embodiment of your thoughts and will immediately begin to attract happiness and well-being into your life. Below you can find descriptions of the most popular Uslavic peoples of amulet dolls and step by step instructions how to make some of them with your own hands.

Master class on how to make a doll-amulet Lovebirds

He is a heterosexual rag couple, which has one hand for two. Most often these dolls dress in national costumes... As the husband and wife have children, little dolls-children or bells are hung on the hands of the Lovebirds.

The algorithm for making such a talisman is illustrated in the picture. As a common base hand, you can use an even twig, wrapping it with a red satin ribbon. Silhouettes of dolls are best made from burlap and linen twine.

Such a talisman is a symbol of love and fidelity married couple. He protects from loneliness and removes all unkindness from the family hearth.

Doll Broomstick

A broomstick is affectionately called a broom doll, which it is customary to give to the hostess. The place of this amulet in the kitchen. The broomstick is hung on a carnation in a conspicuous place so that it absorbs envy and other negativity.

If suddenly the doll falls from its usual place, it is believed that it has fulfilled its function, namely, it protected the house and removed the evil eye from it. In this case, it must be thrown away, and a new one should be hung in its place. If you want to decorate your home with such a charm as a Broomstick doll, make it yourself, guided by a master class for beginners.

We need:

small broom;
some yarn;
white cotton fabric;
red threads;

scissors;
colored fabric for clothes;
lace, ribbons and braid for decoration.

We take a broom prepared in advance.
We wrap it upper part yarn.
We make the Broomstick's head using a small cut of white cloth.

For amulet dolls, it is best to use natural fabrics, threads and other materials.
Cut a square white flap in the middle and thread the head into it. Then we tie it up with a thread so that the sleeves are formed. We tie them at the ends with a red thread. This will be the doll's undershirt.
Any further outfit for the Broomstick can be made, it all depends on your imagination.
You can decorate the outfit with a lace apron and other decorative elements.

The amulet is ready to sweep all negative energy out of your home,.

Doll Bell

Doll Bell protects the house from bad news... She is wearing three skirts that symbolize the unity of body, soul and mind. Her place is at the entrance to the house. It is by being near the door that she will lure joy into the home and prevent anyone from entering it.

Using the master class provided below, you can also make a doll-amulet Bell for yourself with your own hands or give it to someone for happiness, wishing you health, comfort and good news.

To make a Bell doll, they traditionally do not use piercing and cutting objects. Everything necessary materials for the amulet they are torn by hands.

We need:

Valdai bell;
three types of multi-colored fabric;

cotton wool;
white fabric;
red threads.

This concludes the work. With such a coastline, joyful news will definitely not pass you by!

Homemade thread dolls had great importance for our ancestors. It was believed that giving such an item was for good health. A doll made of threads will help remove damage and. To do this is quite simple, it does not require any skill, except how to wind and distribute the threads and knot.

We need:

a skein of linen thread;
Red thread;
scissors;

the object on which the threads will be wound (you can take a book or notebook).

On an object about 15 cm wide, without breaking the threads, we make 3 skeins. The first is the widest for the body; the second and third are thinner, for pens and braids.

For hands, we braid a braid from one skein and tie it with a red thread. For hair, tie a knot at the end of the second skein.
We unwind the red thread more authentic and with its help we form the doll's head on the widest skein folded in half. We do not cut the thread, we still need it.
Divide the hairstyle blank into two parts and pass it through the head.

We braid a pigtail on the head. We stretch the blank for the hands through the body.
From the thread that we left at the beginning, we form a cross on the body of the amulet doll and tie a belt. Take some more red thread and make a rim around the head.

The thread doll is ready. Presenting such a talisman as a gift, do not forget to say: "To your health!".

The well-being is also called the mistress doll. This is a small size Slavic amulet doll made of fabric. In the old days, women themselves made such talismans for themselves, to cope with the household... A coin was placed in the middle of the doll, thus attracting wealth and prosperity to the house. They were also used as toys for children.

Having looked step by step master class, you can easily make such an amulet with your own hands. For the base, you can use a small birch log. His need to be wrapped in plain natural fabric or burlap. Hair is best made from linen twine. Choosing an outfit for the Well-Bearer, you should give preference to folk home decoration: a shirt, a sundress, an apron and a scarf. Do not forget to hide five kopecks or a decorative candy inside the hostess doll.

Every family will be pleased to accept such a gift. When planning a trip to visit, find a couple of extra hours and make a Wellbeing doll to please the hostess.

Slavic peoples are replete with traditional amulets and charms, it is to protect a person, lure prosperity, happiness into his house and maintain strong family ties. In the comments, write your attitude to amulets, whether you believe in their protective abilities and whether there are such items in your house.

Have not lost their importance for many centuries. In ancient times, several varieties of such amulets (for different occasions) were necessarily present in every family. In our high-tech time, the amulet doll, of course, can be found much less often, however, in recent times there is a growing interest among Russians in the magical objects of their ancestors.

Protective dolls are always made from natural materials.

Slavic amulet dolls were of particular importance and made them exclusively with their own hands, while using only natural materials. Synthetic fabrics or threads will never be able to perceive the energy of a person in full and, accordingly, no magic power the made little thing will not possess.

Slavic amulet dolls and their meaning

We usually associate the word "doll" with a toy. However, this does not apply to amulet dolls, with a few exceptions: there were several varieties of such amulets for babies, which, in addition to protective functions, also served as a toy for the baby. Basically, the amulet doll took the most honorable place in the house and enjoyed the respectful attitude of all family members. There were also ritual dolls that were made specifically for some big holiday, and then burned in a ritual fire.

There were always several magic dolls in ancient Slavic families, and each had its own purpose. Often, these dolls were inherited from generation to generation, because they were valued as family heirlooms. Slavic amulet dolls protected from damage, evil eye and all kinds of misfortunes, took care of the health of family members and ensured well-being in the house.

The faces of the dolls should never be done.

Outwardly, the dolls looked different, their appearance depended on their purpose. The experience of the craftswoman was also of great importance. However, the main rule was always strictly observed - the ancient Slavic dolls never had facial features.

The ancient Slavs believed that by giving the doll individuality, they could draw attention to it. dark forces as to the prototype of a specific person. In this case, the doll, instead of protection, could attract negativity into the house.

In addition, willingly or unwillingly, the craftswoman, highlighting the eyes, nose and mouth of the doll, made it similar to a specific person. In this case, the magical potential of the amulet doll was significantly reduced, and the doll itself turned out to be energetically connected with the person whom it resembled by facial features.

In addition to protective properties, Slavic amulet dolls had other meanings:

They helped the hostess in her chores around the house.
Young girls were assisted in finding a worthy groom.
For big holidays and important family dates, a special doll was made, which by all means on this day had to be with all family members.

What were the amulet dolls in Russia?

Dolls were made for a variety of occasions in life

The ancient Slavs had a great variety of types of dolls, literally for all possible life situations. Here we will tell you about some of the most famous and popular ones. It is possible that some kind of doll will seriously interest you, you will make it and thereby solve your life problem. Here is a list of the most popular dolls:

The Zolnaya doll keeps well-being in the family, removes discord and quarrels from the spouses.
The Krupenichka doll is also an excellent keeper of family life. She also takes care of wealth and well-being.
keeps good energy in the house and among the people living in it, cleans the room from various negativity.
made by a pregnant woman for her expected baby.
intended as a gift to the newlyweds during the wedding. Its purpose is to protect and preserve the newly created family.
, as its name implies, is capable of realizing your desires.
The Doll Purifier healed a person and relieved him of dark energy flows.
Doll Ten-handled - an assistant to housewives in housework.
The doll Day-night took care of protecting your home around the clock.
The Fatty doll was intended for women who could not get pregnant.
took care of the well-being of those who were on a long journey.

It is worth noting that you can find master classes on making some Slavic amulets with your own hands on the pages of our website. And now let's talk about each amulet doll in more detail.

Ash

The ash doll contains a part of the hearth

This doll was by all means in every home. She protected the house and people in the house from all kinds of attacks from the dark forces. When creating it, a handful of ash from the hearth was used, therefore, her name is Ash.

The ash was mixed with something for strength so that a ball could be rolled out of the resulting mixture. This ball became the basis for the doll's head, the rest, as usual, was done using fabric and threads. This doll differs from the others in that no hair or headdress has ever been made for it.

The ash doll stayed with the family throughout its life, it was often inherited by subsequent generations, but passed only through the female line, that is, from mother to daughter. The ash doll symbolizes the unity of generations and helps young women who have just become housewives in taking care of their home and family.

An ash doll was also made when moving to a new place of residence. At the same time, ash was taken from the hearth of the old house.

Krupenichka

Krupenichka has always been considered a symbol of wealth in the house.

It was permissible for the hostesses to make dolls Krupenichek only with their own hands. Krupenichka provided enough food in the house so that none of the family members would go hungry. The place in the house for Krupenichka was chosen so that she was always in full view. As a rule, the Krupenichka doll found refuge in the living room, sometimes in the kitchen.

The Krupenichka doll has always been revered by the Slavs as one of the main home amulets.

The name of Krupenichka comes from the fact that when making this amulet, grains were laid inside the doll. For this, a bag was made, which later became the basis of the doll's body. During the sowing period, the grains from Krupenichka were the first to be sown in the field and personified the hope for a good harvest. Krupenichka regularly took care of the harvest, and the first harvested grains were again put into the doll's body.

In appearance, they tried to make Krupenichka complete, because the thin one could not justify the hopes placed on her.

Today, in urban settings, the Krupenichka doll can also help to ensure prosperity. You just need to put a handful of any cereal in her body. Groats need to be used for food from time to time, replacing the empty place with new cereals.

Herbalist

Herbalist is a strong talisman against the evil eye

The herbalist or, in other words, the Kubyshka is a doll that is necessary in any home. This amulet protects against negative attacks from the outside, has a beneficial effect on family relationships and purifies the atmosphere in the house.

The Kubyshka doll was made plump, and its insides were filled with medicinal and aromatic herbs. The herbs were changed from time to time for new ones, so that the house with the Kubyshka (Herbalist) always had the aroma of wild plants and felt comfort and coziness.

The place of the Kubyshka doll in the house is at the entrance, above the door, because its purpose is to protect the family and home from extraneous dark thoughts. The Slavs believed that even if a person came to the house with bad intentions, then, passing under the Kubyshka, he would forget his evil thoughts.

If there was a small child in the house, then the Kubysh doll was placed next to him in order to reliably protect the baby from a possible evil eye.

Swaddle

The diaper is the very first doll for a baby

Outwardly, this amulet is similar to a baby in swaddling clothes. The Pelenashka was made by the expectant mother during pregnancy exclusively with her own hands.

The finished doll, Pelenashka, was placed in a cradle, where she waited for the future baby and then was inseparable with the child until the moment of his baptism. The Slavs believed that in the period from birth to baptism, the child is open to the dark forces, so the Swaddling clothes were made without fail - to protect the babies.

Then the Pelenashka doll was removed, but not destroyed. If a child fell ill, then Pelenashka again became his protector, being next to him and taking on his illness.

Lovebirds

Lovebirds - the main family amulet

Lovebirds are a traditional gift to newlyweds on their wedding day. In the future, this amulet was kept in the family as one of the relics. Lovebirds are a symbol of a strong family and spouses' loyalty to each other.

In the modern world, this ancient Slavic amulet has become very relevant.

Zhelanitsa

The zhelanitsa will help to achieve the desired

The very name of this amulet suggests that the doll is trying to make your dreams come true. The wishing woman can do a lot, but ... There should be only one dream, so choose the most intimate.

When making a doll amulet with your own hands, you need to focus all your thoughts on what exactly the Zhelannytsa should do. After finishing the work, you need to take the doll in your arms, go up to the mirror with it and say out loud what you are dreaming of.

Place the doll in a place of honor, talk to her, pick it up from time to time and mentally repeat what you want. The zhelanitsa will fulfill your dream as soon as she can. According to legends, she will need a little time.

When the doll performed what was intended for her, that is, your desire was fulfilled, she was burned. If you do Zhelannytsya, then do not forget to express gratitude to her when burning.

In appearance, the Zhelannitsy dolls differed from each other, but they always tried to decorate them elegantly. Used for this different kinds embroidery on clothes, ribbons, beads and other similar things.

Purifier

The purifier eliminated problems

This amulet was made to solve a specific problem - physical or spiritual ailment. If there was an opportunity, then a person should have made the Purifier with his own hands to solve his problem - this way the amulet became much stronger. When working on a doll, you need to focus on the existing problem, mentally transferring it from yourself to the amulet.

In appearance, the Purifier doll should have one or more characteristic features, inherent in their manufacturer and owner.

As soon as the amulet was ready and took the problem into itself, it was also burned, repeating:

"You take away everything bad and dark from me!"

After a short period of time, the person felt completely healthy.

Ten-pen

Ten-handler - assistant to the hostess

This amulet doll was prepared with their own hands specially for the Intercession, a great Slavic holiday. During the festivities, the doll was burned. The doll had ten arms and was made from dried herbs or straw. Ten-handed clothes required one indispensable condition - in the hem of her skirt there must have been nine red threads tied with bows.

The Ten-Handle was made by a woman who wanted help with her household chores. After burning the doll, the female craftswoman seemed to grow additional hands, and she easily managed her affairs.

Day Night

Doll Day-Night - a powerful protective amulet

Day-night - a two-faced amulet doll. When making the head, they took the same scraps of fabric (chintz or linen), but of different colors - light and dark. The colors of the fabric symbolized day and night.

The doll was intended to protect the home and people from all external misfortunes. They usually put the doll on the windowsill, and every morning they turned it with a bright face into the room, and in the evening - dark.

Bbw

The bbw will give the long-awaited offspring

The Fatty Doll was prepared as a gift to a woman who could not get pregnant for a long time. The fat woman was made by a close relative of the woman.

The fat woman or, otherwise, Kostromushka had a strong feminine principle and contributed to the conception of a long-awaited child.

If pregnancy did not occur, then Fatty was located in the most conspicuous place so that everyone entering the house could see her and admire her view. When the woman felt that the pregnancy had come, the Fatty doll was transferred to the female half of the house and was hidden there from prying eyes.

Plantain

Plantain will protect you from misfortunes on the road

The plantain doll was made for a loved one going on a long journey. A bag was tied to the doll's hands, into which they poured a pinch of ash from their hearth, earth from the yard, or a small thing from their home. The doll was made small, up to five to six centimeters, so that the traveler could easily take it with him. This amulet protected on the road from all troubles and helped to return to his home.

Sometimes wheat grains were put into Podorozhnitsa's bag - a symbol of the fact that hunger would not overtake a person on the way.

Rules for making amulets dolls

When making amulets dolls, you must follow some rules.

The ancient Slavs had several rules for making amulets dolls, which must be observed in order for the amulet to gain strength and perform its protective functions:

you should have a positive emotional attitude at work, you should not be disturbed or distracted by anything, you should be physically healthy. If something oppresses you, postpone the work on the doll to another, more suitable day;
you shouldn't have any negative thoughts about someone or something. The negative energy of thought during work is easily transferred to the future amulet. In this case, instead of a positive result of work, you can get a negative one;
making dolls is preferable during the waxing moon. The day of the week is of no fundamental importance, but it is better not to plan work on Sundays and holidays;
when working on reeled dolls, needles, scissors and other similar items should not be used. The threads are broken off by hand (in extreme cases, they are bitten off), and tying is used instead of needles;
when tying knots, you need to monitor their number - it must be even. Tying each knot, you need to pronounce one of the desires ( physical health, material wealth and so on),
if the doll is made on a rigid base, then use two twigs or chips, placing them in a cross;
for the manufacture of dolls, only natural materials are used, and the threads for tying are always chosen in red.

How to read a doll

You can learn a lot from your favorite doll.

If you have made a doll-amulet for yourself, then you can tell fortunes and learn something new and, sometimes, unexpected about yourself. The main thing is to be sincere.

First of all, take a fresh look at your doll and note what you are not satisfied with or what you would like to replace. For example, excessive brightness or, on the contrary, the fadedness of the dress, the disparity of the hands, or something else like that.

If you are struck by the uneven posture of the doll, then this may mean that you are now in an unstable situation. If the doll's clothes did not please you, then maybe you should pay attention to your style of communication with people.

You need to draw analogies from the doll's defects that caught your eye to your own life attitudes and situations.

It is not necessary to look only for negative points. In addition to them, you can note what you clearly like about your doll and likewise open up positive qualities in yourself and please yourself.

How to part with a doll-amulet

When the amulet doll fulfills its purpose, they say goodbye to it

Usually dolls are made for a very long time, often they are passed from generation to generation. But it also happens that the dolls wear out, because they are made of ordinary materials, although the amulet itself is a magical object. In addition, if your amulet doll has protected you from a large amount of negativity directed at you, then it may simply "overflow" with negative energy and stop working. In this case, you also need to make a new doll.

It is impossible in any case to just throw out the amulet like rubbish. A crafted magic item should not be left at home either. You need to say goodbye to your doll properly. Here's what to do:

say goodbye to the doll in your mind. Pay attention to your emotional condition- if you feel pity or loss, then your amulet is still working and the time has not come to say goodbye to it;
if you feel a bright feeling of gratitude, then you have correctly identified the time of separation. Calmly and neatly, the doll must be disassembled into its constituent shreds and threads. Thus, the existence of the amulet ceases;
when parsing the doll, you still cannot use sharp objects, everything must be done with your hands. If the thread or shred is torn, do not worry, it means that it was necessary;
scraps and threads must be burned, they cannot be used for the next doll, because these materials are saturated with negative energy;
when you burn the doll, thank her and say goodbye again;
Do not throw away the remaining ash either, just spread it outside the window.

Are you making enough money?

Check if this applies to you:

there is enough money from paycheck to paycheck;
the salary is only enough for rent and food;
debts and loans take away everything that comes with great difficulty;
all promotions go to someone else;
you are sure that you are paid too little at work.

Perhaps you have been corrupted by money. This amulet will help to remove the lack of money.

In the history of each nation, amulets occupy a special place. The ancient Slavs considered reeled dolls to be the most powerful protective item. These rag crafts played a very important role: they protected from the evil eye, helped with the household and in solving material problems, with their help they cleansed the house of negative energy. Such amulets accompanied a person throughout his life, and some of them were created by the mother just before the birth of the baby. There were always several magic dolls in the house, and each of them performed its own "duties". Often they became family heirlooms, they were passed from father to son, from mother to daughter.

Varieties of amulets dolls

Each magic doll had its own purpose. The ceremonial ash pupa was considered responsible for the well-being of the family. The toy had only a head made from sifted and then moistened and compressed ash. Hands and feet were not given to her, so that she could not leave the home entrusted to her.

The ritual toy necessarily had a doll, whose body was wrapped in a swaddle and a swaddle. The ash doll was presented as a gift by the mother of the bride at the wedding; the couple always took the amulet with them when they moved to a new house.

The doll was a symbol of well-being and the imminent birth of offspring. Wives often gave the toy to their husbands when they set off on a long journey. This kind of gift had a symbolic meaning: the power of the native fire was supposed to protect the man, protect him from illness and adversity on the way.

The ash doll was passed on through the female line and was considered the keeper of the hearth

The doll Krupenichka or, as it was also called, Zernushka was also considered the keeper of the hearth. She was "responsible" for satiety and prosperity in the family. The basis of the doll was a canvas bag filled with buckwheat. In some regions, it was allowed to replace buckwheat with wheat or peas.

When sowing, the first handfuls of grain were taken from the amulet doll, which guaranteed a good harvest. After the harvest, the craft was filled with new seeds and stored until next year in the most honorable place. If the family was in a difficult financial situation, then they cooked porridge from the cereals embedded in the doll. It was believed that in this way Mother Earth herself gives the owners strength. According to Krupenichka's condition, the guests judged the well-being in the house. If she was skinny, then everything was not going well in the family.

According to Krupenichka's condition, the well-being of the family was assessed

A pregnant woman made a diaper for the unborn baby, reading prayers for the health and happiness of the child. To make the amulet, they took only "native" fabrics from the mother's sundress or from the shirt of the father or grandfather. The finished doll was placed in the cradle of the newborn, where it lay until the very baptism, protecting the baby from evil spirits that threatened the baby not protected by the cross. After the baptismal ceremony, the Swaddle was removed from the crib and stored along with the baptismal clothes.

The magical power of the amulet in some regions was also used for a faster conception of a child. Immediately after moving to her husband's house, the newly-made wife was put on her knees a doll, which was supposed to transfer maternal strength to the woman.

The swaddle protected the child in the cradle before the baptism ceremony

Kuvadka in its magical meaning is close to the Pelenashka, but the child's father used it. While the woman was giving birth, the husband had to "play" with the amulet to protect the woman in labor and the baby from the influence of evil spirits. There were always several dolls made, in an odd number. Otherwise, Kuvadka could not only be useless, but also cause harm.

At different times, there was a kind of ritual "kuvada". Until the 19th century, despite the fact that the birth of a baby was viewed as God's goodness, the process itself was considered something dirty, unrighteous. Ancient people believed that the torment of a woman in childbirth and a baby was the intervention of evil forces. To stop this, a basket of fresh eggs was placed in the dressing room, since they were considered the fundamental principle of the origin of life. The future father sat on them, pretending to incubate chickens. At the same time, he needed to make loud sounds, similar to the screams of a woman in labor, with which he scared away evil spirits. To prevent the deceived evil spirits from becoming even more angry and not returning to the house, they hung couvadok dolls in front of the entrance. People believed: since toys that look like people are the first to fall into the eyes of evil spirits, it will move into them. The born baby was hidden until the ritual of purification, and the father took the dolls. Subsequently, Kuvadok was burned.

After the 19th century, the ancient rite was forgotten, but the dolls remained. True, they were used in a different way. Now they were not considered objects in which evil spirits were possessed; on the contrary, they gave strength to the baby and the woman in labor. After giving birth, the bereginas were hung over the cradle of the baby, and when he grew up, they also became toys.

Kuvadki protected the woman in labor and the baby during childbirth

The ten-pen was used as an au pair. Making a doll, the craftswoman thought of a separate case for each of her hands, in which she was supposed to help her. Usually bereginya was made of straw. The Ten-Handle also has a thick braid, which was decorated with multi-colored ribbons - this symbolized the femininity of its owner. Very often, a talisman was presented to brides as a dowry or to a young wife, so that she would have everything to argue about the household.

Doll Ten-Hand helped the housewives

The Lovebirds were trusted to protect and preserve the family. At the wedding, this amulet occupied the most honorable place - the dolls were planted in the crown of the first team, where the newlyweds themselves were.

The wedding motanka consisted of two separate toys connected with one hand. One of the dolls had characteristic masculine features, the other was feminine. Thus, they wanted to show the unity of the spouses. It was believed that from the moment Lovebirds appeared in the family, a man and a woman would support each other in everything, be together in sorrow and joy. The amulet was supposed to be made by the future mother-in-law or bridesmaids just before the wedding.

Lovebirds protected and saved a new family

The Herbal Egg was supposed to purify the air in the hut. They hung it either over the cradle of the child, or in the place where the air stagnated. The amulet was filled with fragrant medicinal herbs. If necessary, the doll was crumpled with hands so that a pleasant aroma spread throughout the house. People believed that this smell will drive away evil spirits that bring sickness and hardship to the family. The grass was stored in the doll for exactly two years, after which it was changed to fresh.

The Herbal Egg Protected the Family from Diseases

Fatty Kostromushka was intended for a woman who could not get pregnant for a long time. The doll was sewn by relatives on the female side and put in a prominent place from the side entrance doors... The toy with all its appearance demonstrated satiety and wealth in order to attract a child's soul. The doll was dressed in an elegant dress, and boots were always put on thin legs. The amulet was stuffed with flax strips. After the baby appeared in the family, the toy was carried away to the female half and hidden from prying eyes.

Fatty Kostromushka was intended for women who could not conceive a child for a long time

The zhelanitsa had to fulfill the cherished desire of the person who made her. The ritual is performed on the growing moon, it is believed that a month after that, the plan will come true. They put the finished doll in front of them, told her what they wanted and made a gift in the form of beads or beautiful ribbons. Then they brought a mirror to Zhelannitsa and said: “Look, what a beauty you are. Accept my present, and for this, fulfill your cherished desire. "

Beregini dolls were necessarily faceless. The Slavs believed that if the chrysalis has no face, it means that there is no soul that evil forces could take possession of.

During the month, gifts were made to the doll from time to time, but they had to be different from the original ones. For example, you could tie a bright thread on her wrist or sew a coin on her dress. They kept the doll in a separate bag or chest and did not show it to anyone. People believed that if a toy caught the eye of another person, then what they wanted would not come true.

Zhelanitsa was always loaded with gifts in the form of bright ribbons, beads or shiny coins.

The Day and Night doll was created from two separate toys. The light one personified the daytime, and the dark one - the nighttime. The day watches people, while it is light, so that on weekdays they do not take time off from work, and on weekends and holidays - they have a rest and have fun. Doll Night is the mistress of darkness. Her responsibility was to protect the sleep of household members.

The Day and Night doll protected the family for a day

Appointment of beregin

The described dolls are only a small part of the amulets that were used by the ancient Slavs. Ragged rags played an important role in the life of our ancestors. People believed that such crafts have incredible power and can protect against diseases and the evil eye, help in childbirth, and improve the well-being of the family. Each doll had its own energy and was responsible for a certain sphere of life:

for the house - Bereginya, mistress-well-being, lady-Ladushka, Bell, Verbnitsa, Stolbushka, Broomstick;
for mother and child - a bunny on a finger, a gift for a gift, a children's Comforter, a doll on a spoon, a shape-shifting puppet, Moskovka, Insomnia;
for newlyweds - Lovebirds, Murashen couple, Grove, wedding Kuvadka;
for good luck - Successful;
health - Angel, Likhomanki;
for marriage - Cabbage, Happiness.

Many people think that all beregini were feminine, but this is not so. There were three male dolls that were responsible for the craft: the twins Kozma and Demyan, the rump of Andropushko.

The twins Kozma and Demyan were in charge of the craft

Mandatory rules for creating protective dolls

Making amulets dolls is a kind of secret ritual, so you need to carefully prepare for it:

the process is carried out in complete silence;
before starting work, a woman reads a prayer or conspiracy;
thoughts should be extremely positive, the mood of the craftswoman is transmitted to the coast;
only natural fabrics, straw and threads are used as material; scraps are often taken from the old "happy" clothes of family members;
The reel must be finished on the same day, otherwise the protection will be interrupted, and the doll will begin not to help, but to harm the owner.

The dolls were created exclusively by women, since it was believed that in the process the craftswoman transfers them positive energy, comparable in strength to maternal love... Men were not allowed to be in the room where the dolls were made, and even to catch a glimpse of the manufacturing process.

Bell - doll of good news

Particular attention was paid to the time of making the amulet:

for good harvest- to the growing moon;
family or for the successful completion of the case - on the full moon;
to health - to the waning moon.

It was forbidden to wind the doll on the day of birth - Sunday, as well as on Friday, when Makosh reigns.

General principles of creating protective dolls

There are a number general rules and the principles of making amulet dolls:

in no case should you use sharp objects (scissors, needles), the fabric is torn by hand, fixed with threads;
the number of knots should be odd, only wedding dolls are fastened with an even number of knots, this symbolizes the unity of the newlyweds;
they often take shreds and threads of red, since this shade was considered magical in Russia.

How to make a doll-amulet yourself

The process of making protective dolls is incredibly simple. Many dolls are created in a maximum of half an hour.

Motanka rag doll

The colored piece is rolled up. The face is wrapped in a white cloth and tied with a thread at the neck level. The lateral remnants of matter are also rolled into tubes - hands are obtained. The base of the doll is ready, all that remains is to decorate it beautifully.

Video: scrapped motanka doll

Dolls from threads: master class

For a doll, red threads are most often used. If there are few of them, the amulet is made from other bright threads, but the wrist is necessarily tied with red.

To make a do-it-yourself protective doll, they take a skein of thread prepared for the body and wrap it around any rectangular object (board, book). The number of turns is not critical, but usually 30-50 turns are made. After that, the threads are cut and tied into a bundle. In the same way, a shorter winding is prepared - it will be the hair of the beregin. For the hands, make another bundle of threads for the body, only bandage it on both sides.

When all the blanks are done, they begin to form the doll itself. The bun for the body and hair is folded in a cross and folded, connecting the edges. The blanks are tied up, forming the head of the amulet. After that, the bundle, which plays the role of hands, is passed through the "body" and tied up again. The base of the doll is ready, it remains to decorate it with colored ribbons or beads.

Video: amulet doll made of threads

Other amulets dolls

Amulets were not always made of rags or threads. They could be embroidered, drawn, or crocheted.

Embroidered amulets

Amulets were embroidered with cotton, silk, woolen or linen threads. Synthetics are considered dead, so they are not suitable for creating a magic talisman. You can decorate the embroidery as you like: with a keychain, a pillow, a napkin, etc. The only thing to remember is that the more often the amulet contacts the owner, the more benefit it will bring.

charms for profit and health were embroidered on the growing moon;
The 2nd lunar day was used to create children's amulets;
on the 4th and 6th they embroidered the Veles symbol;
The 10th was used to create marital amulets;
embroidery was started on the waning moon, which was supposed to get rid of enemies or diseases.

It was necessary to embroider amulets only with natural threads.

Knitted amulets dolls

Currently, amulets are made in all sorts of ways. Needlewomen knit berein dolls with crochet or knitting needles. Such a toy helps its owner no less than a motanka.

To knit a Beregini doll with knitting needles, you need to prepare:

yarn "Souffle" beige, red, blue, white and yellow - 30 g each;
knitting needles number 2;
threads;
synthetic winterizer.

Execution technique:

Torso and head. Take a white thread, dial 15 sts, knit 25 rows with the front satin stitch and close the loops. The finished flap is sutured along the long side. It is pulled together from one edge and filled with padding polyester. A thread of any color is used to separate the head.
Breast. With a red thread, dial 12 sts and knit 18 rows with the front stitch. The hinges are closed. A little padding polyester is placed in the center of the resulting part and twisted with a thread so that a ball is obtained. The second part is made in the same way. Two ready-made balls are wound to the body of the future amulet.
Threads white dial 12 sts and knit a fabric of 30 rows. The hinges are closed. Sew the part along the long side. They take a red thread and pull together the details from one edge, as if on a doll's wrist. The same is done with the second side, after which the arms are tied to the body.
Skirt. Threads yellow color dial 30 sts and knit a fabric of 30 rows, adding 5 loops in every second row. Then they switch to blue thread and knit 10 more rows of garter stitch (row - front, row - purl). The hinges are closed. A side seam is made to form a skirt. At the top, the dolls are pulled together and attached to the body.
Klondike. Take a yellow thread, dial 3 sts and knit 32 rows with the front ones, adding 1 st in each row. After that, knit 4 more rows of garter stitch and close the loops. The finished scarf is tied to the doll. Bereginya is ready!

There is a belief that the first handmade amulet doll cannot be given or sold, as this can bring misfortune.

Knitted doll Bereginya helps the family no worse than a motanka

How to activate the amulet doll

To get it to work, you need to charge it. They sit the doll in front of them and say: "You are not a doll now, you are a talisman!" The words are spoken three times. Then a glass is placed on the table pure water, a bag with a handful of earth, a burning candle and an aroma stick. These items represent 4 elements: fire, water, air and earth. The future amulet is carried three times in a circle over these objects, while asking to save the family from misfortunes and illnesses. Then they express gratitude to the elements for their help.

What to do if the amulet is over

If the amulet is torn or fulfilled the goal assigned to it, the owner needs to break the connection with him. This must be done correctly in order to avoid negative impact from the outside. For this purpose, you need to turn to the elements of water or fire and give them a doll: burn it or throw it into a pond. At the same time, one should say: "Take water (fire) my gift, let it serve you as faithfully as it does me!"

Video: Slavic amulets dolls

Making a doll amulet is quite simple. But at the same time, she can bring huge benefit... The ancient Slavs firmly believed in the magical power of such crafts, their ability to ward off trouble. You can test the action of magic dolls on your own experience.