The traditional witches' broom is one of the best-known objects of folklore and magical tradition. This hand-sized, decorative piece is made of natural broom grass (Thysanolaena latifolia) with careful handwork, and is a lovely addition to an altar, a ritual corner or a seasonal display.
The symbol and the stone: Tree of Life and tiger eye
The broom is adorned with a white-metal Tree of Life and small tiger eye chips. The Tree of Life is an ancient symbol of growth, grounding, wisdom and the interconnectedness of life – a tree spreading its branches and roots, found in the traditions of many cultures. Tiger eye is a golden-brown, silky quartz, known in tradition as a stone of courage and protection and linked to grounding.
Mood and placement
It looks lovely hung on a home altar, a shelf or beside a door, and is especially loved in atmospheric, seasonal displays. An ornament that radiates a down-to-earth, slightly magical mood.
Good to know
Made by hand from natural materials, so the shape, size and binding may show small variations; the shade of the tiger eye chips also differs. It measures about 20 × 10 cm. Kept in a dry place, it holds its shape at its best.