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Lyubovkukla - Lyuden Festival Dolls, A Deep Dive Into The Importance And Creation Of The Lyubovkukla

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Lyubovkukla - Lyuden Festival Dolls​

A Deep Dive Into the Importance and Creation of the Lyubovkukla
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Understanding the Lyubovkukla​

The Lyubovkukla is quite important in Byalan culture, as the dolls represent the coming of spring, good health, and fertility. They are a symbol of the Everwatcher's creations, the people of Aloria. The white represents the pure and cleanliness of all beings while the red represents the fire in our souls, because of the Everwatcher himself. In past traditions, it was used to represent male and female specifically, but has been reformed and allows for same-sex groupings as well. The two dolls are called Pizho, the male doll which is usually white, and Penda, the female doll which is usually red.


Traditions of the Lyubovkukla

Usually, on the first of March, you attach the dolls to your clothing in some way to signify you are participating. During the time you have the Lyubovkukla, you are allowed to take off the dolls earlier than the usual week if they see something such as a bull, a symbol of health, spring, or virility in their life.


The Creation of Lyubovkukla

To create a Lyubovkukla doll, you must first have yarn and a small piece of wood. Wind the red or white yarn around the wood twenty to fifty times. When you are done, cut the end of the yarn. Next, thread 8'' or 20cm of red and white yarn together and thread it under the yarn you have on the wood. Make a knot in the middle of it to tie it together. Flip over the piece of wood and snip through the middle of the yarn. Afterwards, cut a piece of yarn that is not your primary color and then wrap them around the head, the arms, the waist, and then the legs. The female doll does not have legs and instead has a skirt. Finally, tie the yarn into knots and trim the ends of them to neaten it.


A Final Note

If you would like to participate in our coming festival, please look here. I thank you all for taking the time to read a part of our culture and history, and I hope you will continue to take interest in the future. - Lady Željka Novak

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OOC SOURCES:
Martenitsa (Lyubovkukla) Wikipedia Page
Original Martenitsa (Lyubovkukla) Tutorial, with pictures.
Byalan Wiki Page, redirects to Holidays section.
 
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