Custom Rattles
We at Gaia's Workshop Drums do art from our hearts
with respect for those who have gone before and for those who are to come,
working with the guidance of the gods, the ancestors, the honored teachers,
and our sacred connection with the Mother.
All Rattles are Custom Made. Allow about 3 weeks for your rattle’s creation.
If you need your rattle by a certain date, please let us know right away.
For Rattles currently in stock, please visit our Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/GaiasWorkshopDrums
Basic Shapes Shaman Rattles
Our rattles are lovingly made from the same hides we use for our drums. Rattles are excellent for breaking up stuck energy, for creating sacred space, and for using rhythmically to journey or meditate. Most of the sticks we use for our rattles are willow (from the same trees from which we cut our beater sticks), though we really love finding interesting downed or drift wood for a very individual rattle.
Medium Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk. or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit.
These rattles are 4” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 13” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy. As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Large Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit.
These rattles are 5” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 15” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy. As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Extra Large Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit.
These rattles are 6” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 17” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy. As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Small Fancy Round Rattles are made from Deer (cream to brown color), Elk (medium brown to dark brown color) or Horse (dark brown color) rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Decorations for Fancy Rattles include a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe coordinated to your sinew color, and rabbit fur below the rattle and at the top of the handle in a color that enhances your suede & sinew.
These rattles are 2 1/2” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 11” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Medium Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Fancy Rattles have deer suede handles with 2-3 complementary colors of fringe at the base. The base of the rattle and the top of the handle are decorated with rabbit fur that compliments the rest of the rattle.
These rattles are 4” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 13” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Large Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Decorations for Fancy Rattles include a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe coordinated to your sinew color, and rabbit fur below the rattle and at the top of the handle in a color that enhances your suede & sinew.
These rattles are 5” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 15” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Extra Large Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Decorations for Fancy Rattles include a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe coordinated to your sinew color, and rabbit fur below the rattle and at the top of the handle in a color that enhances your suede & sinew.
These rattles are 6” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 17” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
These are made from deer (sometimes elk or horse) rawhide with sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. We also add sage for clean energy.
You can choose a single rattle or a matched set of Twin Flame rattles in either Plain or Fancy. The fancy rattles have a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe in complimentary colors to your choice of sinew color with rabbit fur above the handle and below the rattle head.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattle shown is representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different.
If you have an animal or other being you would like represented in rattle form, please drop us a line. We happily take requests.
Small Round Rattles are made from Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit.
These rattles are 2 1/2” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 11” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy. As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .