An altar cloth is not just protection for your workspace. It is the foundation upon which your magic is built. In Norse pagan practice, the altar covering defines sacred space, contains magical energy, and honors the deities presiding over your work. This handmade deer hide altar cloth is consecrated to Freya, the goddess of love, beauty, war, and seiðr, making it an unshakable anchor for any altar dedicated to her or aligned with her domains.

Each hide is hand painted with a powerful bindrune for Freya, created from the runes Fehu (prosperity), Raidho (journey), Ehwaz (partnership), Jera (harvest), and Ansuz (divine wisdom). These runes merge to call her blessings of abundance, love, and magical mastery into your space. Surrounding the bindrune is the full Elder Futhark, the oldest runic alphabet, tying your practice to the ancestral magic of the Germanic tribes and amplifying the work you perform upon it.

Ritual Benefits
• Creates a consecrated surface that strengthens and contains your magical work
• Honors Freya with runes chosen specifically for her domains
• Serves as a protective barrier against wax, oils, ash, and moisture
• Functions as a powerful base for rune casting, tarot readings, and other forms of divination
• Wraps ritual tools for travel or outdoor ceremonies
• Can be used to gather herbs or ritual offerings in the field
• Instantly transforms any surface into an altar or sacred space

The Hide
• Ethically sourced, distressed deer hide. Each piece is unique with natural edges, markings, and occasional holes from the tanning process
• One half of a full deer hide, sized and shaped by hand
• Painted only after your order is placed to ensure the piece is freshly made for your altar
• Natural variations in size and shape add authenticity and individuality to every hide

Details
• Size varies slightly due to the natural material
• Hand painted with Freya bindrune and full Elder Futhark border
• Made to order. Allow additional shipping time
• Handmade in the USA
• All hides and bones sold at Oreamnos Oddities are ethically sourced

Whether you are performing seiðr, calling Freya into a love working, or seeking her blessing for abundance and protection, this altar cloth channels her power directly into your ritual. It is not only a functional tool, but a devotional piece worthy of the goddess herself.