Johanna Purple Kitchen Witch Doll 9" Tall
The Kitchen Witch has a cheeky, mischievous grin with exaggerated noses, expressive eyes, and wild gray hair peeking from under tall black pointed hats. She is wearing a deep burgundy and purple patterned outfit with patches of olive green, also matched with striped pants. She clutches a rustic twig broomstick with both hands, symbolizing the traditional role of Kitchen Witches as protectors of the home—sweeping away bad luck and keeping the kitchen safe. Their dangling feet and bright sandals add an extra quirky touch.
A kitchen witch, sometimes called a Cottage Witch is a homemade poppet or doll resembling a stereotypical witch or crone displayed in residential kitchens as a good luck charm and to ward off bad spirits. History of Kitchen Witches There is some debate over where the kitchen witch originated, some claiming Scandinavia and others Germany, but consensus points to older Northern European customs, as it seems to have been more widespread earlier. The poppet is supposed to depict a "good” witch who inspires productivity and safety in a kitchen, but also counteracts any ill-will directed to the home. It is considered good luck to give a kitchen witch to a friend or family member. So that those unfamiliar with the kitchen witch can understand its meaning, sometimes a note will be hung around the witch's neck stating something similar to:
The Kitchen Witch
- Nothing spills, nothing spoils,
- Overcooks or over boils
- This Kitchen Witch upon her broom
- Brings Love & Luck to any room.
- Hanging String attached to Hat
- Made in Germany
- 9" Tall from broom tip to tip of hat
