The standard sweetgrass braids average around 24"
(60 cm) and come from
the Canadian prairies. The premium braids are 30"+ (75 cm+) and are thicker than the regular sweetgrass. The sweetgrass is picked and braided by the Ojibwa. Since they are handmade, the thickness will vary from braid to braid. This item is not fit for human consumption.
| Order Code |
Description |
Size |
Price |
| R-63-03-15 |
Ojibwa Sweetgrass Braid |
15"-24" |
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| R-63-03-2434 |
Ojibwa Sweetgrass Braid |
24"-30" |
| R-63-03-30 |
Ojibwa Sweetgrass Braid |
30"+ |
The mannagrass braids are an alternative to sweetgrass braids. The color is different and it smells grassy, not as sweet, as sweetgrass. The mannagrass is picked and braided by the Sioux Valley First Nation in Canada. It is commonly known as great manna grass, reed mannagrass, reed sweetgrass, and greater sweetgrass. This item is not fit for human consumption.
Genus and species of Sweetgrass: Hierochloe odorata. Wild.
Genus and species of Mannagrass: Glyceria maxima. Wild.
Native-Made Product of Canada
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