This delicate Felted Flat Leaf Stem in softest butter yellow brings springtime's tender promise to any arrangement. Nepali artisans have meticulously hand-crafted ----- Description ----- This delicate Felted Flat Leaf Stem in softest butter yellow brings springtime's tender promise to any arrangement. Nepali artisans have meticulously hand-crafted each oval leaf from premium New Zealand wool, creating a botanical element that infuses spaces with gentle luminosity. The graceful arc of the stem and harmonious placement of each leaf captures nature's quiet poetry while the pale yellow hue evokes the first unfurling leaves of early spring. Perfect nestled among mixed felted botanicals, standing alone in slender vessels, or woven into seasonal tablescapes, this refined stem offers perennial freshness without the fleeting nature of live greenery. A beautiful intersection of artisanal craftsmanship and botanical inspiration, where spring's most delicate shade becomes preserved in wool's soft embrace for endless arrangements throughout changing seasons. ----- More to the Story ----- Each item is handmade of 100% wool from New Zealand through the ancient technique of felt making. By adding warm soapy water to wool and then pressing and rubbing, the fibers will tighten into a felted textile material. Gradually, as the fibers are tightening together, the items are shaped into their final form - flower, heart, bird, etc. Once it is dried, it is ready for its final embellishments. ----- About Fair Trade ----- These products are 100% Fair Trade certified by the World Fair Trade Organization and made by skilled Nepalese women. To become fair trade certified, there are ten principles that must be met: - Create opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers. - Transparent and accountable - Trade on Fair Trade conditions. - Pay a fair price. - Ensure that child labor does not occur. - Do not to discriminate. - Ensure good working conditions. - Ensure the development and qualification of suppliers. - Promote the Fair Trade message. - Show respect for the environment in production. ----- Dimensions ----- Felted Flat Leaf Stem | Butter measures 14" L x 2.75" W ----- Safety & Care ----- - Recommended for ages 3+ - CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years old. - Felted Flat Leaf Stem is handmade of 100% wool from New Zealand. - Made in Nepal. - Certified 100% Fair Trade by the World Fair Trade Organization.
