Smudging Supplies
Acknowledging the importance of items such as sweetgrass and smudge in traditional gifting and ceremonies, our team at Strong Nations has curated a collection of plant medicines from Indigenous-owned businesses. This initiative addresses accessibility challenges faced by some individuals who encounter difficulties growing plant medicines or accessing the land to harvest them. We've taken steps to cater to the needs of customers who have raised concerns about accessibility while still understanding and emphasizing that traditionally and ideally these plant medicines should be grown by individuals, harvested from the land, and gifted or traded.
Synopsis:
Cleanse yourself and your space with sacred natural materials that are ethically harvested and hand-crafted. This premium kit features wild white sage (salvia apiana), which is hand-harvested by selected indigenous companies. The ideal vessel for burning these sacred herbs is a sustainably harvested abalone shell. Display this beautiful shell in a cobra stand; hand-carved from a single piece of renewable mango wood. To complete the kit, a turkey feather has been collected to be used for wafting the cleansing smoke. These mindful items come together in a palownia wood box that is engraved with a feather plus a retail-ready box wrap.
Cleansing is a universal practice used to center and focus ourselves and to cleanse people, objects and spaces.
The general guidelines are as follows:
Place the material in a heatproof vessel. After igniting the material, allow it to gently burn, then fan out the flame. Use the smoke from the smouldering material to first waft around yourself. Next, spread it around the person, object or space being cleansed. Fully extinguish the flame when finished.
Additional Information
- Dimensions: 40 x 12 x 8 cm box
- Materials: palownia wood box, white sage, abalone shell, turkey feather, mango wood cobra stand
- Sourcing Information from Nature's Expression:
- Sage: This sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies that employ people in their community. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest which leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
- Abalone Shell: This abalone shell is ethically harvested. Abalone shells pass stringent importing regulations and scrutiny by the office of Fish and Wildlife in the US and the Conservation and Protection Branch of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada. All documentation must meet the requirements of both these governing bodies. Suppliers who don’t follow the environmental regulations have their goods confiscated.
- Feather: For ethical sustainability, Nature's Expressions believes in using all parts of an animal. The turkeys themselves are processed for meat products, and they purchase the feathers to ensure they are not wasted.
- Cobra Stand: Much of the raw materials used in the products from this supplier are grown and cultivated in the local communities they are made in. This provides additional employment in those areas. All products are cruelty-free.
Synopsis:
Cleanse yourself and your space with sacred natural materials that are ethically harvested and hand-crafted. This premium kit features wild white sage (salvia apiana), which is hand harvested by selected indigenous companies and palo santo sticks harvested using practices that cultivate and recover the natural habitat. The ideal vessel for burning these sacred herbs is a sustainably harvested abalone shell. Display this beautiful shell in a cobra stand; hand-carved from a single piece of renewable mango wood. To complete the kit, a turkey feather has been collected to be used for wafting the cleansing smoke. These mindful items come together in a palownia wood box that is engraved with a feather plus a retail-ready box wrap.
Cleansing is a universal practice used to center and focus ourselves and to cleanse people, objects and spaces.
The general guidelines are as follows:
Place the material in a heat proof vessel. After igniting the material, allow it to gently burn, then fan out the flame. Use the smoke from the smouldering material to first waft around yourself. Next, spread it around the person, object or space being cleansed. Fully extinguish the flame when finished.
Additional Information
- Dimensions: 40 x 12 x 8 cm box
- Materials: Sage, Palo Santo, Abalone shell, turkey feather, cobra stand, Palownia wood box
- Sourcing Information from Nature's Expression:
- Sage and Sweetgrass: Sage and sweetgrass are harvested by selected Indigenous companies that employ people in their community. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest which leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
- Abalone Shell: This abalone shell is ethically harvested. Abalone shells pass stringent importing regulations and scrutiny by the office of Fish and Wildlife in the US and the Conservation and Protection Branch of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada. All documentation must meet the requirements of both these governing bodies. Suppliers who don’t follow the environmental regulations have their goods confiscated.
- Feather: For ethical sustainability, Nature's Expressions believes in using all parts of an animal. The turkeys themselves are processed for meat products, and they purchase the feathers to ensure they are not wasted.
- Cobra Stand: Much of the raw materials used in the products from this supplier are grown and cultivated in the local communities they are made in. This provides additional employment in those areas. All products are cruelty-free.
Synopsis:
This children's Power Stones Intention Kit for Love includes semi-precious stones (1 Rose Quartz, 1 Clear Quartz, 1 Amethyst, and 1 Quartz Point), along with a smudge feather, intention cards, drawstring pouch, and directions.
Setting daily intentions is a powerful practice of setting a positive mindset and purpose for the day ahead. It fosters a positive and mindful approach to life, especially for personal growth and well-being.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
This children's Power Stones Intention Kit for Confidence contains 3 semi-precious stones (amethyst, citrine, and amazonite), a quartz point crystal, 3 intention cards, a feather, a drawstring pouch, and directions for intention-setting.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
This children's Power Stones Intention Kit for Courage contains 3 semi-precious stones (hematite, tiger's eye, and red goldstone), a quartz point crystal, 3 intention cards, a feather, a drawstring pouch, and directions for intention-setting.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
This children's Power Stones Intention Kit for Kindness contains 3 semi-precious stones (opal, lapis lazuli, and rose quartz), a quartz point crystal, 3 intention cards, a feather, a drawstring pouch, and directions for intention-setting.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
The Power Stones Intention Kit for Abundance and Success kit contains 3 semi-precious stones (amethyst, opal, and amazonite), a quartz point crystal, 3 intention cards, a smudge feather, a drawstring pouch, and directions for intention-setting.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
The Power Stones Intention Kit for Friendship and Kindness contains 3 semi-precious stones (amazonite, lapis lazuli, and rose quartz), a quartz point crystal, 3 intention cards, a smudge feather, a drawstring pouch, and directions for intention-setting.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
The Power Stones Intention Kit for Healing and Strength contains 3 semi-precious stones (aventurine, red goldstone, and tiger's eye), a quartz point crystal, 3 intention cards, a smudge feather, a drawstring pouch, and directions for intention-setting.
Additional Information
- This kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business.
Synopsis:
This Beginners Smudge Kit helps to cleanse and purify.
Includes:
- Mini Cedar Smudge
- Mini Sage Smudge
- Mini Sweet Grass Braid
- Ceramic Dish
- Smudge Feather Fan
- Quartz Crystal Point
- Smudging Instructions
Additional Information
- This Smudge Kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business. All products are handcrafted in the Fraser Valley.
Synopsis:
This Love Smudge Kit helps to cleanse and bring positive energy.
Includes:
- Sage Smudge
- Rose Quartz Semi-Precious Stone
- Ceramic Dish
- Smudge Feather Fan
- Quartz Crystal Point
- Smudging Instructions
Additional Information
- This Smudge Kit is created by Monague Native Crafts, an Indigenous-owned business. All products are handcrafted in the Fraser Valley.
This natural, freshly picked sage, juniper and sweetgrass has been harvested from the desert, the forest and the meadow to be dried and offered as a unique smudging blend. Sage is used to remove stagnant energy and cleanse negativity from people, objects and dwelling places. Juniper further helps to enhance this cleansing and the sweetgrass invites fresh, positive energy.
Simply light tip, blow out flame, and waft the smoke. Extinguish in sand.
This top-quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.
Top-quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place the sage bundle in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat-resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. When you're finished with the sage, cover it with sand and leave it in the container. When you want to use the bundle again, just shake the sand off. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.
Additional Information
- Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.
Top-quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place the sage bundle in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat-resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. When you're finished with the sage, cover it with sand and leave it in the container. When you want to use the bundle again, just shake the sand off. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.
Additional Information
- Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
Synopsis:
Abalone shells make excellent vessels for containing smoldering herbs and incense. It is wise to insulate the bottom of the shell with a minimum of 2 inches of sand or ash to protect the shell against high temperatures. These shells are often used for traditional cleansing ceremonies. They are ideal for burning sweetgrass and sage or indirect burning incense such as resin.
Place a few dried sage pieces or sweet grass in the bottom of the shell with the sand, ignite then blow out flame and the sage or grass will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke.
Additional Information
- Origin: Mexico / Philippines
- Sourcing: These shells are ethically harvested.
- Dimensions: approx. 10 - 12 cm
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