Willow catkin branch felt

Lastingly decorative: hand-felted from pure new wool, these willow catkin twigs are permanently fresh and budding and look just as fluffy as their natural role models, the catkins of the willow. The felt-wrapped wire branches not only provide a stable arrangement in the vase, but also lend themselves to other decorative ideas, for example for gift wrapping or decorating the Easter breakfast table.

After all, an Easter without pussy willows wouldn't be a real Easter - you wouldn't deny the Easter bunny the Easter eggs. The willow branches with their furry buds owe their significance to Christian tradition. Every year on Palm Sunday, Christians commemorate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem: according to tradition, the jubilant crowds laid out the Messiah's path with palm fronds. As palms do not grow in Europe (at least not voluntarily), the willow, which buds as early as March, was chosen for church decorations and processions, especially in Roman Catholic regions. Today, however, this tradition has its pitfalls, as the native willows (Salix caprea) are now a protected species. And for good reason: as early bloomers, willows are an important bee pasture, providing bees, bumblebees, butterflies and many other insects with the first vital food after winter. These felted willow catkins are a beautiful alternative that can also make nature conservationists smile - all the more so as you can arrange the twigs into an attractive bouquet throughout the spring and again the following year.

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.