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This listing is for one handcrafted Wild Nettle Facial Mitt from The heART of Ritual.

These gorgeous crocheted natural fiber mitts fit perfectly over your fingers, allowing you to comfortably exfoliate your skin. These can also be used in the bath and/or shower as a soap sleeve, simply place the soap inside the mitt and exfoliate, making sure to avoid broken skin, sensitive/delicate and/or injured areas.

 

ABOUT

My love affair with Nettle is no secret. I honour this deep kinship in many creative and ritual ways that go far beyond the scope of my work as a medical herbalist. I have to say that I absolutely loved the challenge this particular 'project' presented for me - the intention was great, the idea was good, and I knew the fibres would be perfect for textiles in general, but quite honestly, when I began making these back in 2020 I just wasn't sure if I could pull this particular idea off. I wondered how durable the fibres would be when used as a face cloth, how harsh it would be on my (ultra sensitive) skin, how long it would take to make one using our native traditional hand skills, or if indeed, the whole thing would fall apart after one wash! I wanted to give it a go though, and curiosity got the better of me as it always does! I knew this would be a nice 'slow textiles project' to do during what was a rather chaotic time worldwide, but for me it was more of a two year conversation/meditation/ritual with the Nettle oversoul on clarity, healthy boundaries, rootedness, nourishment, renewal, the womb, and obedience (to Self), all of which was deeply poignant and greatly needed. So I started, and told myself I would see how it goes. Throughout the pandemic (and pretty much constant home lockdowns), I gathered the nettle fibres from our own little garden, and two years later I had enough to begin carding, drop spinning, and knitting the prototype. It took fifteen hours from start to finish to make my first one, and it was a delicious learning curve through which I got to observe what worked and what did not. There was such a great sense of achievement when I held the cloth in my hand for the first time, and testing it out on my face was...all I can say is that it was truly special. Immediately I wanted to make some for the shop as they needed to be experienced and shared. So yes, this was an absolute adventure in going slow with nettle. And here they are, for those who feel drawn!

 

GENERAL CARE

Personally, I rinse this cloth in room temperature water and exfoliate my skin gently and in circular motions, rinsing as needed. When I am finished using it, I rinse it thoroughly, and simply hang it over the wall mounted towel rack in the bathroom where it dries out quickly between uses. I have used it like this for almost three years and am astounded at how durable it is. I have tested it by washing it at 30°c in the washing machine, and this works fine, but I recommend rinsing it between uses in the way that I have described above. I have also used it in the bath and shower, wrapping it around one of my soaps as a body exfoliator, and this works a treat too, however I have found that the soap is not necessary really in order for it to exfoliate.

 

Please ensure it can dry between uses and not that it is left scrunched up in a heap as these are plant fibers and if left wet for long periods of time, they risk degrading. Common sense really! ;-)

Wild Nettle Facial Mitt (100% handcrafted and natural)

€18.00Price
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Only 2 left in stock
  • Please use common sense and do not use this exfoliator cloth on broken skin, sensitive/delicate and/or injured areas.

    Please note that our products are not a substitute for any medical treatment or advice you may currently be receiving. The information presented is intended for informational, research, and energetic purposes only, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any dis-ease. Persons with health related issues should consult a medical professional for assistance.

    Topical ritual products are not intended for consumption and as with all natural products, a skin 'patch test’ is recommended beforehand to see if you have any unique sensitivities. Discontinue use if a rash occurs. Our topical ritual products should not be applied to broken skin, sensitive skin, or mucus membranes. Please ensure you wash your hands thoroughly after applying to the skin.

    This listing is for one portion of the aforementioned product only and does not include any other decorative items photographed. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

    All titles, concept, description, text, and images © 2023 Niamh Criostail & The heART of Ritual. All rights reserved.

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Season • Spring

Element • Air

Direction • East

Archetype • Virgin/Youth Archetype

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Themes & Focus for this Collection

This seasonal shop opening focuses on all things Spring/Air Element and coincides with the festival of Imbolc, the Celtic festival that marks the transition from Winter into Spring. This ancient festival celebrates the earth awakening, the serpent and dragon lines, seeding new beginnings/change, and is a time that is heavily pregnant with potential.

Spring/Air Element references throughout this ephemeral collection include;

The Element of Air, the Virgin/Youth Archetype, Brigid, Holy Wells & Sacred Fire, Ritual Purification, New Beginnings & the Winds of Change, Communication, Sound, & the Chakras of the Throat/Ears, Inner Tranquility & the ‘High Mind’, Vibrational Awareness (Chakras, Auric Layers, & Crystals), Heartspace & 'High Heart Harmony', Womb Cycles, Physical and Energetic WellBEing, the Respiratory System & the Breath of Life, the 'High Physical Body', Chartreuse Ray & Essential Life Force, Cleansing, Cleaning & Detoxing the Physical Body/Mental Body/Home, Dreamwork & Inspiration, Weaving ourSelves into BEing, Mark Making, Journaling & Wordsmithing, Plant Filaments, Fibers & Weaving Sacred Space, Sanctuary Places & Healthy Boundaries, Nesting & Seeding, Conscious Preparation for the Growing Year, and of course, rituals for the Head, Heart and Hands.

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