Curio only, for entertainment purposes only: Gris-gris are dynamic and powerful charms meant to be carried and concealed. They are assembled in accordance with ancient methods carried over from West African indigenous spiritual traditions into the Americas by descendants of enslaved Africans. Their assembly is very particular, and they differ from other charm bags even though the term charm bag and "gris-gris" are sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably. Gris-gris are charm bags, but not all charm bas are gris-gris. This Gris-gris formula is carefully designed to protect it's carrier from spiritual attacks. Cloth materials will vary, and are imported from West Africa. Please reach out to Shop at the Crossroads for authentication if the fabric included in your hris-gris curio.