Sewing a Protection Pouch

In the villages near Kraków, a scrap of red thread or cloth was a guard against the evil eye. Haggath's pouches carry on that habit.

What goes in

• A small red cloth bag
• A pinch each of rue, dill seed and salt
• A clove of garlic or a small iron nail
• A slip of paper with your name

Putting it together

1. Add each item one at a time, saying what it is for.
2. Tie the bag with three knots.
3. Pass it through candle smoke and hold it to your chest.
4. Carry it in a bag or pocket. Refresh it every three months.

When it's done its work, bury the contents. Ready-made pouches and herbs are in Haggath's shop.