By Frank
Seema, each year I look for stars for my Christmas tree. Those made with loving care in India are the best in the world. It is an old art yours, perhaps a dying art. I am privileged to have lived to see and own what is perhaps a dying art. They richly almost regally embroidered in the finest threads and the bead work is outstanding. I dont hang just any old thing on my Christmas tree, but yours are always a part of my Christmas trees. I put up several each year, not just one. Thank you! They are truly a work of art. I feel work of this kind once was part of the rajas and even the Maharajas of India, especially your purple stars. In Western culture purple was reserved in ancient times for royalty. Since the dye came from certain snails purple was a dye fit only for noblemen and royalty.
By Patricia
These ornaments make me happy, as though you can feel the peaceful spirit of the artisan. These are subtle and exquisite. I like the natural material and the delicate gold design. The gold cord is nice, but I swapped it for a very thin turquoise satin ribbon to add a touch of my own.I bought two sets of these to give as small gifts for friends in my writing group. I wrote a message on the back with acrylic paint pen -- just a few words plus the year -- in a blue that matches the ribbon I used.
By Jennifer
These snowmen decorated my mantle at Christmas and I left them up for winter because they are so cute. They are a very light weight wood and have a burnished metallic paint finish. They would make a nice gift. They are small but not too small.
"I hope you'll be able to promote my handcrafted ornaments so I can be a part of people's Christmas joy."
My name is Ni Ketut Lastini but my friends just call me Nik. I was born in Mas in 1980, the fourth child of seven. I'm so proud to have been born in... read more
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