This unicorn sledding   down the hill makes an adorable ornament or tabletop decoration to decorate   for the holidays. The piece is   intricately crafted by women artisans in Nepal. Not only cute, but eco-friendly - made from   a renewable resource and 100% biodegradable. This makes a great ethical gift for Christmas or a hostess gift. Measures approximately: 5 inches tall. 100% All Natural New Zealand Wool. Azo-free dyes. Due to the handmade nature, slight   variations in size, exact color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may   be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by   hand. Fair Trade. 

The Art of Felting: 

The first step to creating these beautiful   felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s wool   from New Zealand. Making felted wool is an ages-old, time-consuming process   of bonding fabric with fiber. This is a physical job where the artisan’s   scrub, rub, roll and rinse the wool again and again with soapy water. Once   the wool is bound into a sheet and the desired thickness is complete, the   felt is laid out to dry. From there,   the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. The   many sheets of wool might merge several colors to create patterns and layers.   This takes a well-trained, talented artisan and is a true labor of love. The   end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold.    

This 4.5-inch tall holiday ornament is made from 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes.

Product Features

• Type: Ornament 
• Colors: White, Pink, Red
• Materials: Felted Wool 
• Dimensions: 4.5 inches

Story Behind the Art:
dZi Inc. has been working with artisans in the Tibetan exile community in India since 1990, and with Nepali artisans involved in traditional Tibetan style crafts since 1995. Their products are marketed as part of dZi's 'Tibet Collection' line. Authentic cloth prayer flags printed on hand-carved woodblocks are specially made for dZi by The Gu-Chu-Sum (9-10-3) Movement of Tibet, established in 1991 and based in Dharamsala, India. dZi's Paper Prayer flags and incense are made by Tibetan Handicraft in Kathmandu Nepal, a member of Fair Trade Group Nepal and leader among the handmade paper export community.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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