Keeper of the Garden Within
Keeper of the Garden Within
Handmade Needle Felted Medicine Doll
Artist: Jerri Lynn Shelton
Made w/ 100% wool, intention, and love
Approx. 12" tall
USA shipping only
Keeper of the Garden Within
Keeper of the Garden Within is a Matron in full bloom, symbolizing the abundance and richness that come from nurturing both the outer world and the inner self. She wears a flowing blue dress, representing peace, wisdom, and the deep emotional balance she holds within. Blue is the color of truth and communication, and her dress signifies her ability to harmonize her thoughts and emotions, bringing calmness and clarity to those around her.
Adorned with colorful flowers, her dress reflects the bountiful garden within, a manifestation of the creativity, love, and nurturing energy she has cultivated throughout her life. Each flower blooms as a testament to the seeds of intention she has planted and tended over time.
Her long navy blue hair flows freely, symbolizing intuition, inner strength, and the wisdom of the deep waters of the soul. Wrapped in a matching shawl, she embodies warmth and protection, offering herself and those in her care the space to grow and flourish.
Her crown of golden moss and Hellebore flowers completes her regal presence. The Hellebore, known as the "winter rose," carries the metaphysical meanings of protection, resilience, and the ability to bloom even in the harshest of conditions. It is a symbol of beauty and strength rising from adversity, reminding her keeper of the power to heal and renew from within.
Keeper of the Garden Within offers her wisdom to those on a journey of inner cultivation, showing how to tend to their own inner garden with patience, love, and care. She embodies the nurturing essence of the Matron, deeply connected to the cycles of growth and renewal, and reminds her keeper that abundance and beauty lie within, ready to bloom when nurtured.