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Saining Bundles

Clear the air. Bless the space.

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Botanical smoke bundles inspired by an enduring Scottish folk practice.

THE STORY.

Saining (pronounced SAY-ning) is an old Scottish practice of blessing and protecting a person, home, animal, or place. Its forms have varied across time and place, sometimes involving water, prayer, ritual gestures, or the cleansing smoke of burned botanicals.

Our saining bundles are a contemporary interpretation of that tradition. We begin with mugwort, a plant with an ancient reputation for protection, dreaming, and the unseen, then add other botanicals chosen for their own histories, character, and place in folk practice. We gather and bind everything by hand.

They are made for those moments when you want to clear what has been, welcome what comes next, or simply bring a little intention to the space around you.


HOW TO USE.

Light briefly, then extinguish and the bundle to smolder. Place on a fire-safe vessel. Allow the smoke to move through the space as you wish—there are no required rituals or words. Just let your heart speak. Extinguish fully when done.


WHAT’S INSIDE.

Currently our saining bundles are made of mugwort and pearly everlasting (both members of the aster family).


Mindful Use.

WARNING!

Never leave unattended while in use. Keep away from children, pets, and anything flammable. Burn only on a wide, level, heat-resistant surface.

Contains real botanicals. Botanicals can ignite and cause larger, unpredictable flames. Burn in a well-ventilated area.

Please be aware that smoke, in general, may be irritating to some people and animals. In addition, mugwort and pearly everlasting are members of the Asteraceae family. If you have a known sensitivity to plants in this family, such as ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, yarrow, calendula, or chamomile, we recommend proceeding cautiously.

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