elder futhark deer hide pagan altar cloth

This handmade deer hide altar cloth transforms any surface into a working altar, grounding your magic in natural hide and the ancient power of the runes. Each hide is hand burnt with the full Elder Futhark along one side, an unbroken circle of runic power to strengthen your work and guard your sacred space. The Elder Futhark is the oldest known runic alphabet, used from the 2nd to the 8th centuries on amulets, weapons, and sacred objects. Its presence on your altar ties your modern practice to the rites of our ancestors. Ritual Benefits• Creates a clearly defined, consecrated surface for ritual work• Protects your altar from wax, ash, and oils• Serves as a powerful base for rune readings, tarot spreads, and scrying bowls• Wraps ritual tools for travel or outdoor workings• Can be used to gather herbs or ritual offerings• Drape over trunks, nightstands, or sacred spaces to instantly mark them as magical• Tie with twine to create a rune or charm pouch The Hide• Made from ethically sourced