Sweet Grass Braid, 10 cm

The high-quality sweet grass braid (length: 10 cm) is hand-woven and perfect for your ritual applications, meditations or as a natural fragrance donor.

Features of the Sweet Grass Braid:

• All-natural: 100% true sweet grass (Hierochloë odorata), also known as ladygrass or sweet grass, sustainably harvested.
• Aromatic fragrance: The pleasant, sweet smell accompanies you during cleansing rituals and spiritual ceremonies.
• Handmade: Each braid is carefully braided in the traditional way, making it a unique natural product.
• Sustainably harvested: The sweet grass is collected in summer when the fragrance is fully developed, respecting traditional protocols and prayers.

Cultural significance and tradition:
Sweet grass has deep spiritual significance for many indigenous peoples of North America, including the Lakota, Dakota, Blackfoot, Ojibwe, and Cree people. It is considered one of the four sacred plants, along with sage, cedarwood, and tobacco, and is revered for its healing properties, connection to the creator, and its role in ceremonies. The long leaves of the sweet grass are dried after harvesting and braided into braids. These are used in ceremonies to cleanse rooms, ask for blessings, and create a harmonious atmosphere. Smoking sweet grass, often in combination with sage and cedar, is part of the so-called smudging ritual. The rising smoke is used to dispel negative energies, cleanse the room and create peace and spiritual connection.

Application:

• Light the end of the sweet grass braid, let it burn briefly and blow out the flame so that it smokes slightly.
• Let the fragrant smoke drift through the room to achieve an energetic cleansing and blessing.
• Use incense mindfully and with gratitude to honor the spiritual essence of sweet grass.

Respect and mindfulness:
The use of sweet grass requires respect and appreciation for the cultural wisdom of the indigenous peoples who have passed on this knowledge through generations. Its spiritual meaning and role in ceremonies is a gift from the earth that should be used with gratitude and humility. With a sweet grass braid , you are not only getting a natural incense, but also a piece of tradition and connection to nature.