  
Witch Balls are free-blown glass spheres, with 3 to 5 strands inside thought historically to collect evil spirts and thought forms, thus protecting the environment where they are hung. Each of our Witch Ball Ornament is unique in its color, strands, bubbles, and exact size as each one is hand-blown. For reference, the size of our Witch balls are about that of a grapefruit, unless otherwise specified. Witch Balls were very popular in 18th century England, but their actual origin is thought to be much older. For well over 300 years, hollow glass spheres have been hung in windows to ward off negative spells, evil spirits and ill fortune. Hanging these decorative and ornamental balls in the window is thought to tantalize evil spirits which may be threatening the tranquility of a sacred space or home. It is thought that the spirit is mesmerized by the ball's reflective beauty. When the spirit touches the sphere it is absorbed and trapped in the web-like strands of the glass inside the ball.
Hang these from your Yule tree and watch the light dance across and within. Give as a very unique and special gift or buy one or more for yourself. Simply put, these are beautiful, magickal pieces of hand-blown historical art!
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