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EDIBLE SLAVIC MAGIC

A sacred bread infused with magical symbols of love, prosperity, health and protection from evil.

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In Ukrainian culture, bread is sacred. And a 'korovai' is especially believed to hold magical powers by kneading the bread during rituals of dance and song. Ornate edible nature-based symbols are hand-pressed and sculpted out of dough to offer to a newly wedded couple, serve as a greeting to guests upon entering a Ukrainian home, or be used in a Ukrainian welcome dance called, 'Pryvit'.

Sacred Traditions

The decorations for each bread are also unique and meaningful, and hold great importance to the offering.

Branches - love and happiness

Wheat - family prosperity

Flowers & Leaves - beauty

Grapes - wealth and health

Stork - happy life

Pair of Doves - unity

Braids - strong connection

Salt - protection from evil 

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