Handcrafted Seed Pod & Nut Rattle Charm

The Seed Pod & Nut Rattle Charm has polished dark brown nuts and rough beige hollow pods in a tight bunch on a hand-knotted natural rope loop topped with a black bead.

Shaking the charm produces a loud, crisp rattle.

Tie the loop to a bag strap with a lark's head knot, or hold the charm as a hand rattle.

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Details

• Product: Bag charm and hand rattle
• Materials: Glossy dark nuts; hollow pods; braided rope; black bead
• Length: 4.7 to 5.5 inches (12 to 14 cm), excluding loop
• Attachment: Fixed rope loop, pass-through style
• Style: Natural; bushcraft; wabi-sabi
• Note: Pods are natural and may show holes, cracks or irregular shapes

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