Acorns felt

Naturally designed and handsomely draped on oak leaves, these acorns, unlike their natural counterparts, enjoy the not-to-be-underestimated advantage that they will neither wilt nor shrivel. Hand-felted from pure New Zealand virgin wool, they will contribute atmospherically over several seasons to the autumnal decoration of their homes.

And this has more than just tradition - the European culture is simply not imaginable without the oak. As it were, from the very beginning, this mighty tree was revered, not only in autumn, when it bears its acorns. The ancient Greeks saw in the oak the tree of their chief god Zeus. There was even the oak oracle of Dodona, in which the priests walked forebodingly among the trees and interpreted the rustling of the leaves into divinations. The ancient Germanic tribes dedicated the oak to their thunder god (Donar or Thor), the Celts to their sky god Taranis. Less mythical but more pragmatic, farmers drove their pigs to fatten up in the oak woods in autumn, where the animals could gorge themselves on the nutritious acorns. Today, the oak may no longer symbolize a deity, but still stands for eternity, and so the tree, acorns and oak leaves not only adorn coins and coats of arms, but are an indispensable decoration in the autumn decoration of human dwellings.

During her backpacking trip through Nepal, the Dane Gry Staunstrup was immediately captivated by the openness and warmth of the people - and by their craftsmanship. She was able to observe in detail how skillfully and skilfully Nepalese women felted wool into Objekten. The idea of using this skill and combining Nepalese craftsmanship with Danish design was quickly born. And the idea was immediately followed by action.

Since 2000, the company Gry & Sif has been producing a wide range of products from wool felt in Nepal. The designs supplied by Gry Staunstrup are in typical Danish design, as striking as they are discreet and at the same time carefree and cheerful; the production is carried out by Nepalese women using traditional craftsmanship. Now Fair Trade certified, Gry & Sif stands for fair wages, good working conditions and transparency. Only pure new wool from New Zealand sheep is used for the felt products - each of which is unique and handmade.

This product is an example of genuine handicraft; therefore, minor deviations in size and colour may occur.