Sweetgrass
The braids were of excellent quality and as long as I have found in Canada. I have purchased many items from prairie edge and never disappointed. The furniture was high quality, as was the art.
Extra Large Sweet Grass Braid
$39.00
- Description:
- Sweetgrass Braids or “wacanga (Lakota)” are often used for smudging and their sweet smell is said to please all the spirits. People are attracted by the sight as much as by the scent.
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This sweet grass braid is very large and tightly braided. They will take longer to burn but are the same great quality product as the smaller braids. Always be safe while smudging, never leave unattended while burning.
Dimensions-
Average braid length is 30 inches. Their heft depends totally on the environment, if the sun and rain have been good they will be thicker, if drought and stress have been the norm for the growing season, they will be smaller. Please consider the conditions of the growing season.
Sold individually as a single braid.
Additional Info
- Description:
- Sweetgrass Braids or “wacanga (Lakota)” are often used for smudging and their sweet smell is said to please all the spirits. People are attracted by the sight as much as by the scent.
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