Bouquet calla felt white

If mythology is to be believed, the festivals of the immortal gods were very lively. And while they intoxicated themselves and their joy with manna, mead or wine, the gods loved to drink from the goblet-shaped bract of the calla flower. So the story goes, so it is written. So it is hardly surprising that the calla has always stood for joy and immortality. Stretching up its white calyx, it elegantly proclaims the immortality of the soul and of love, of purity and beauty and the joy of life.

Our callas may not be immortal, but we can attest to their longevity. Felted from pure New Zealand wool, they will embellish your vase with their impressive appearance for many decorative seasons to come. Each calla is carefully felted by hand and is therefore unique, whether you give it a sophisticated solo appearance in the vase or let its nobility play out in a lush, colorful bouquet. Thanks to their length, the callas also cut a beautiful figure as a napkin ring on your Sunday table or as a binding for a small gift.

During her backpacking tour through Nepal, the Dane Gry Staunstrup got to know the astonishing openness and warmth of the country’s inhabitants, and their craftsmanship bedazzled her. She was able to observe in detail how adeptly and skilfully Nepalese women felted wool into a wide variety of objects. Staunstrup felt it was time to make something good out of the untapped potential, and an idea was born: to combine Nepalese handicrafts with Danish design. And the idea was immediately followed by action.

The company Gry & Sif started producing a variety of products made of wool felt in Nepal in 2000. The designs created by Gry Staunstrup are as remarkable as they are understated and, characteristic of Danish design, at the same time fresh and merry. Nepalese women turn them into products employing traditional handicrafts. Fair Trade certified by now, Gry & Sif stands for fair wages and working conditions, environmentally conscious production and transparency. The company exclusively sources pure new wool from New Zealand sheep for the felting; each of the resulting products is handmade and unique.