Yes, there are kitchen witches too, I did not know about them until a couple of years ago so there might different regions in Sweden. My daughter has a "pretty" one in linen and lace.They are for the protections of the kitchen as you write. They have no connection with the easter whitches. Ann-Marie http://community.webshots.com/user/annma1
> Regarding Kitchen Witches: > > Here in Maine, where many Swedes settled, it was possible (and may still be) > to buy dolls that are witches on brooms - in craft shops and kitchen shops. > They were meant to hang, like a mobile, from the ceiling. I doubt many people > knew the story behind them. They were called kitchen witches, but I do not > recall any mention of Easter. (I thought they were meant to protect the kitchen > - which in mine would be a good idea!) I once had a kitchen witch, with a > lace-trimmed petticoat! Just an idea for someone who may have a short length of > lace to apply to something ... because the lace is attached to the witch's > petticoat (above you), it will be noticed! Could be an interesting kitchen > shower gift for a bride. > > Jeri Ames in Maine USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
