The Hidden Department of Notions-- Native's Fair

$50.00

Ages ago and a little after the Great Depression there were stores called Notion departments. If you have a great grandmother or even an old grandmother they may remember these places. This was a store were you could go and buy thread, cloth, buttons and anything related to sewing.

Now just like today and in the age of reason people have all different beliefs. Some are into Wicca some are Christian and many others are all different things. Basically it was just like today but things were kept much, much quieter.

On a little known alley way in the deep in NYC the practice of the occult was in high practice. The things we don't know today were not forgotten to one lost family. This family worked around the clock for those like them, those into the paranormal and the occult. Their first name was Smith. Yes it is a common name but what they did was anything but.

Inside the shop which seemed to appear only at the beginning of dusk you could find all sorts of things,related to sewing. While many people found their way in some found exactly what they were looking for, those in the know. A special code word was used to open up the back room which was filled with flying silver fish. At least that is how people described the spirits that resided there. Opening the door was like walking into a room where silver glitter was thrown into the air. That is how many spirits filled that room. The other thing that filled that room was tons and tons of buttons. Each one was designed for beauty, creativity and supreme power. They were also created so no one would notice them other then to say how original. They were not jewelry that could be stolen and could be worn anywhere, on a coat, on the inside of a jacket or just carried around.

Here you will find many of the ones my grandmother collected. Below you will find the description and what they do.

This piece has been made with a bit of Native American magic, specifically Cheyenne magic. It incorporates a sort of spell that the Cheyenne cast on their enemies that involves what is known as the Oxzem. The Oxzem is a spiritual lance used by shamans to inflict injuries on their enemies. Villagers would go to their village's shaman and request this service of them. There would be a pomp and circumstance and then the Oxzem would be cast upon the enemy. You can apply the same principles to this piece, except you don't have to go to a shaman. This piece will exact revenge upon those who have harmed you, made you angry, slighted you, etc. All you have to do is project the power of this piece toward the person that needs payback. It's really that simple. You know what they say about Payback?? We don't use those kinds of word.