{"product_id":"delantal-oduduwa","title":"Oduduwa Apron","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIn Santería, the apron (mandil) and the quilla (head scarf) made for Oduduwa are ritual garments of utmost importance, generally in white, white and purple, or colors associated with the ancestors, used to protect, identify, and show respect before this deity of great power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eProtection and Spiritual Shield:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e The apron acts as a \"shield\" that protects the energy of the initiate or practitioner from negative influences, burdens, or Egun (the dead) during ceremonies, prayers, or workings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIdentity and Respect for the Deity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e Oduduwa is intimately linked to creation, royalty, and the ancestors. Wearing his specific apron symbolizes immersion in his energy and respect for his deep secrets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ePurity and Ritual Order:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e Covering the body and head (with the quilla) represents a state of introspection, cleanliness, and order necessary to communicate with the deity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIdentification of the Initiate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e The apron and quilla set, such as those found at Botanica Nena or Etsy, helps differentiate the role of the practitioner (iyawó, santero, oleyo) during sacrifices or offerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Botanica Nena","offers":[{"title":"Full apron","offer_id":46022242861275,"sku":"EZF","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apron with Keel","offer_id":46022242894043,"sku":"EZF","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3570\/0699\/files\/delantal-oduduwa-287.webp?v=1761760980","url":"https:\/\/botanicanena.com\/en\/products\/delantal-oduduwa","provider":"Botanica Nena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}