Pavuk Straw Mobile (Himmeli)

STRAW MOBILE - PAVUK (Ukr) PAJAK (Pol) HIMMELI (Fin) SODAI (Lithua)

Learn to make a simple straw prism “pavuk”, used to trap the bad energy and release good energy into the home. This craft harkens from Northern and Eastern Europe and can be found in most places where grain growing (and straw) is a key component of people’s lives.

“Pavuk" means spider in Ukrainian, and is considered a benevolent presence-- thus these web-like mobiles bring good fortune and blessings to the home.  

In this 2.5- 3 hr workshop you’ll get the chance to learn the basic principles of the craft and create your own delicate mobile to bring home. Experience the golden light and sacred geometry as you work with the simple gifts of wheat and oat straw, linen thread, and beeswax. 

I’ll show you how to make the most basic elements that you can further build on to make a larger web.