Narichane Poster – Ancient Bulgarian Ritual of Word Magic, Botanical Art Print

Description

Narichane is an ancient Bulgarian ritual of word magic, older than any calendar – it needs no date and no special day. Our wise ancestors believed that a word spoken with a pure heart has power: it can guard an object, bring health and love to a person, or bless the water we drink. On some days, like Vodici, it is done in a particular way. And it always ends the same: "May my spoken word be done."

This poster is one – for your home. Designed by Banny around a vintage botanical engraving of zdravets (Geranium macrorrhizum), a plant whose Bulgarian name comes from the word for health.

The ritual

1. Know that your words are magic.
2. Speak your blessing into anything or anyone – an object, to guard and protect you; a person, with health, love, or whatever your pure heart wishes them.
3. Always end with: "May my spoken word be done."

Want to know where it comes from? Read about the ritual of narichane – from the Christmas bread to the 40th day of a newborn.

Details

• Premium matte paper, 200 gsm – smooth, non-reflective finish
• FSC-certified paper
• Sizes: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm; 8 × 12″ in the US and Canada) and A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
• Frame not included
• Printed on demand near you and shipped worldwide