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The Granny Square Hoodoo Doll
Every stitch was a prayer — every square a memory.
This Granny Square Hoodoo Doll is made in the image of our grandmothers’ devotion. Wrapped in colorful crochet-patterned fabric, this doll holds the spirit of Granny Prayers — the quiet, powerful work of women who prayed over thread, food, and family.
For many of us, the granny square is nostalgia — a pattern from our childhood homes, church benches, and the lap of the woman who taught us how to be soft yet strong. In Hoodoo tradition, mundane tasks like sewing, quilting, and crochet were often sacred — moments of meditation and whispered intention. Every stitch held a scripture, a name, or a wish.
This doll carries that energy. It’s a vessel for ancestral spirits, especially the maternal line — the praying grandmothers, the church mothers, the midwives, the women who hummed Psalms while they worked. Place her on your altar to call that energy into your home: protection, warmth, answered prayers, and unconditional love.
Handmade by Spirit through me, each doll is prayed over, dressed, and consecrated to bring maternal comfort and ancestral presence into your sacred space.
Intentions
The Granny Square Hoodoo Doll was created for prayer, protection, and ancestral connection. It may be used to:
House the spirit of a grandmother or maternal ancestor
Send up prayers for healing, peace, and family
Anchor divine feminine protection and comfort in your home
Strengthen communication with ancestral guides
Bless your sacred space with old-school, unwavering faith
Hold petitions, prayers, or photos of loved ones
How to Work With & Feed Your Doll
Keep your Granny Square Doll on your ancestor altar, nightstand, or somewhere she can “watch over” you.
Feed her gently — she likes offerings that carry memory and love. Offer:
Florida Water or holy water for cleansing
Coconut oil, sweetgrass smoke, or perfume for blessing
Coffee, cornbread, or flowers as ancestral gifts
White candlelight and Psalms (like 23 or 91) to strengthen her power
Your prayers or handwritten petitions placed beneath her
You can also tuck small mementos — like a photo, handkerchief, or piece of fabric from a loved one — beneath or beside her so she can carry those spirits for you.
“For every stitch they made, may ten blessings fall on me.”
Inside the Doll
Each doll is lovingly crafted and spiritually charged — a living vessel born through prayer and intention. Every creation is unique, and its stuffing may vary from simple to complex, depending on Spirit’s guidance during creation. Inside, you’ll find a sacred blend of some of the following:
Magick beans & blessed rice – for prosperity and longevity
Crystals – for peace, intuition, and protection
Herbs and roots selected by Spirit – for love and prayer
Cowrie shells – for ancestral connection and divine communication
Incense powders and prayer smoke – sealing your doll with sacred breath and faith
Each doll comes with instructions on feeding, cleansing, and keeping your doll alive, ensuring her spirit remains nurturing, protective, and prayerful.
🧶 Mini Doll Size: 12”
🕯️ Altar Size XL: 23” full body length
Handmade by Spirit through
Iyami Ajé 🦋
Every stitch was a prayer — every square a memory.
This Granny Square Hoodoo Doll is made in the image of our grandmothers’ devotion. Wrapped in colorful crochet-patterned fabric, this doll holds the spirit of Granny Prayers — the quiet, powerful work of women who prayed over thread, food, and family.
For many of us, the granny square is nostalgia — a pattern from our childhood homes, church benches, and the lap of the woman who taught us how to be soft yet strong. In Hoodoo tradition, mundane tasks like sewing, quilting, and crochet were often sacred — moments of meditation and whispered intention. Every stitch held a scripture, a name, or a wish.
This doll carries that energy. It’s a vessel for ancestral spirits, especially the maternal line — the praying grandmothers, the church mothers, the midwives, the women who hummed Psalms while they worked. Place her on your altar to call that energy into your home: protection, warmth, answered prayers, and unconditional love.
Handmade by Spirit through me, each doll is prayed over, dressed, and consecrated to bring maternal comfort and ancestral presence into your sacred space.
Intentions
The Granny Square Hoodoo Doll was created for prayer, protection, and ancestral connection. It may be used to:
House the spirit of a grandmother or maternal ancestor
Send up prayers for healing, peace, and family
Anchor divine feminine protection and comfort in your home
Strengthen communication with ancestral guides
Bless your sacred space with old-school, unwavering faith
Hold petitions, prayers, or photos of loved ones
How to Work With & Feed Your Doll
Keep your Granny Square Doll on your ancestor altar, nightstand, or somewhere she can “watch over” you.
Feed her gently — she likes offerings that carry memory and love. Offer:
Florida Water or holy water for cleansing
Coconut oil, sweetgrass smoke, or perfume for blessing
Coffee, cornbread, or flowers as ancestral gifts
White candlelight and Psalms (like 23 or 91) to strengthen her power
Your prayers or handwritten petitions placed beneath her
You can also tuck small mementos — like a photo, handkerchief, or piece of fabric from a loved one — beneath or beside her so she can carry those spirits for you.
“For every stitch they made, may ten blessings fall on me.”
Inside the Doll
Each doll is lovingly crafted and spiritually charged — a living vessel born through prayer and intention. Every creation is unique, and its stuffing may vary from simple to complex, depending on Spirit’s guidance during creation. Inside, you’ll find a sacred blend of some of the following:
Magick beans & blessed rice – for prosperity and longevity
Crystals – for peace, intuition, and protection
Herbs and roots selected by Spirit – for love and prayer
Cowrie shells – for ancestral connection and divine communication
Incense powders and prayer smoke – sealing your doll with sacred breath and faith
Each doll comes with instructions on feeding, cleansing, and keeping your doll alive, ensuring her spirit remains nurturing, protective, and prayerful.
🧶 Mini Doll Size: 12”
🕯️ Altar Size XL: 23” full body length
Handmade by Spirit through
Iyami Ajé 🦋