Vintage antique ukranian, Russian travnitsa doll

Doll Travnitsa appeared in slavic homes, Russian, ukranian. Approximately 6 inch made with cloth straw and herbs. The following explains the history of this doll the Travnitsa is an amulet for the whole family, which gives fragrance and peace. Herbal doll has a healing effect on the body. It has to do with herbs. with which it is filled. the amulet receives antiviral, sedative properties. Herbs were gathered far from the home.
Thought to be among the oldest of the household amulet dolls, Travnitsa is crafted with care according to ancient Slavic tradition. Entrusted to look after the health of the family, her duties include preventing illness or any ill-intended spirits from entering the home. Her skirt is filled with fragrant herbs believed to promote good health, and she carries fat bundles of healing herbs in both hands to assist in her work. Travnitsa would often be placed near the very center of family life or at an I''ll members bedside