Y Tylwyth Teg Fairies embody FAERIE MAGICK
Gwrach means "witch".
Materials used in the making of this art doll: Hand sculpted and painted paper clay, hand painted and poured resin eyes, hand painted mulberry paper roses, mohair yarn, seed beads with antique brass coloured bird skull, small ceramic black cat, hand made crocheted multicoloured wool cloak, leopardskin jasper semi precious gem stone in handmade felt nest, hand painted and antiqued wooden box with tea dyed silk, besom, wool melton, wood and sheep's wool filling and locally sourced sheep's fleece.
This art doll is enhanced with the following meaningful and symbolic features:
BLACK CATS: are a symbol of the soul's mysterious coming to earthly life. Their impenetrable colour represents the enigma of the spirit's return voyage to the physical world. Standing Up Against Prejudice ; Beating the Odds; Supporting & Advocating Adoption; Elegance; Healing Abandonment Issues; Mystery; Powerful Psychic Abilities; Strength & Sensuality; Strong Personal Magic.
LEOPARD SKIN JASPER: Like all variety of Jaspers, leopard skin jasper is associated with vitality and strength. It can also bring stability to people who are dealing with chaotic energies in this living form.
It will guide and support you in times of anxiety and stress. It brings serenity and peace and assures you that everything will be alright.
BIRD SKULL: a symbol of death, freedom of the soul, and the freedom that comes from accepting your fate.
BESOM: is a symbol of banishing, fertility, and cleansing.