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Animal Themed Holiday Decor and Ornaments
427 items
Animal themed
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Peace and Joy, Handcrafted Golden Papier Mache Bird Ornaments (set of 4)
Sajad
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
Fantastic Fox Friends, Set of 4 Handcrafted Wool Felt Fox Ornaments from India
Ashish Mehta
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Hypnotic Felines, Set of 6 Handcrafted Ceramic Ornaments with colourful Cats
Jose Arriola
£66.99 Wholesale£66.99 -
Dala Cheer, Set of 4 Artisan-Painted Christmas Horse Ornaments
Komang Sulaksana
£28.99 Wholesale£28.99 -
Messengers of Joy, Assorted Color Wool Bird Ornaments from India (Set of 4)
Rajesh Gehlot
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
Seahorse Squadron, Set of 6 Ceramic Seahorse Ornaments Handmade in Guatemala
Jose Arriola
£57.99 Wholesale£57.99 -
Guatemalan Hummingbirds, 6 Ceramic Ornaments Hummingbird Handcrafted in Guatemala
Jose Arriola
£57.99 Wholesale£57.99 -
Love Messengers, Heart and Bird-Shaped Wool Ornaments (Set of 6) from India
Rajesh Gehlot
£44.99 Wholesale£44.99 -
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Playful Porcupines, Playful Porcupine Wool Felt Ornaments Set of 4
Rajesh Gehlot
£23.99 Wholesale£23.99 -
Happy Thai Owls, Handcrafted Cotton-Blend Owl Ornaments (Set of 4)
Thikaporn
£19.89 Wholesale£24.99£19.89 -
Festive Pups, Embroidered Wool Dog Ornaments from India (Set of 6)
Ashish Mehta
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Feline Fantasy, Set of 4 Hand-Painted Wooden Cat-Themed Christmas Ornaments
Komang Sulaksana
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Thai Parade, Handcrafted Cotton Blend Elephant Ornaments (Set of 4)
Thikaporn
£19.89 Wholesale£24.99£19.89 -
Forest Birds, Central American Ceramic Bird Ornaments (Set of 6)
Jose Arriola
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Happy Thai Elephants, 4 Artisan Crafted Multicolor Thai Cotton Elephant Ornaments
Thikaporn
£23.99 Wholesale£23.99 -
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Messengers of Peace, Colorful Wool Felt Holiday Dove Ornaments (Set of 4)
Rajesh Gehlot
£24.99 Wholesale£24.99 -
Holiday Cheers, Christmas Ornaments of colourful Sequin Lizards (set of 6)
Seema
£51.99 Wholesale£51.99 -
Sent With Love, Unique Wool Felt Ornaments from India (Set of 3)
Rajesh Gehlot
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
Festive Parade, Handcrafted Cotton Blend Elephant Ornaments (Set of 4)
Thikaporn
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Light Blue Elephant, Crackled Green Celadon Ceramic Ornaments (Pair)
Duangkamol
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Curious Hippos, Assorted colour Wool Felt Hippo Ornaments (Set of 4)
Rajesh Gehlot
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
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Charmed Butterflies, Set of 4 Mahogany Wood Butterfly Ornaments from Bali
Komang Sri
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
Merry Frogs, Set of 4 Handmade Mahogany Wood Frog Ornaments from Bali
Komang Sri
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
Happy Thai Doves, 4 Birds and Brass Bells Artisan Crafted Multicolor Ornaments
Thikaporn
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Little Loving Swans, Set of 4 Mahogany Wood Swan Ornaments from Bali
Komang Sri
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
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Elephant Chant, Set of 3 Brass Bell Ornaments with Elephants and Red Ribbons
Teerasak Chaiwong
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
Happy Animals, Hand Crafted Animal Face Wool Felt Ornaments (Set of 6)
Ashish Mehta
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Midnight Song, Floral Papier Mache Bell Ornaments from India (Set of 4)
Sajad
£23.99 Wholesale£23.99 -
colourful Parade, Handcrafted Cotton Blend Elephant Ornaments (Set of 4)
Thikaporn
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Festive Cats, Festive Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Ornaments (Set of 6)
Jose Arriola
£39.99 Wholesale£39.99 -
Mischievous Mice, Set of 5 Mouse Rabbit Wool Felt Holiday Ornaments
Rajesh Gehlot
£31.99 Wholesale£31.99 -
Cerulean Elephants, Set of Four Wool Beaded Elephant Ornaments from India
Seema
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
Imperial Elephants, Set of 4 Coconut Shell Traditional Elephant Ornaments
Komang Sri
£13.99 Wholesale£13.99 -
Festival Plumage, Hand-Painted Carnation Copal Wood Alebrije Bird Ornament
Zeny and Reyna
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
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Happy Monkeys, Set of 4 Mahogany Wood Hand-Painted Monkey Ornaments
Komang Sri
£21.99 Wholesale£21.99 -
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Christmas Party in Gold, Set of Six Beaded Christmas Ornaments in Gold and White
Sonia
£31.99 Wholesale£31.99 -
Dazzling Plumage, Handcrafted Jempinis Wood Duck Ornaments (Set of 4)
Candra Suwitra
£31.99 Wholesale£31.99 -
Enchanting Owls, Handcrafted Pinewood Owl Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Juan and Carolina
£48.99 Wholesale£48.99 -
Elephant Tune, Pair of Brass Bell Ornaments with Elephants and Red Ribbons
Teerasak Chaiwong
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
Cozy Animals, Embroidered Wool Cat Ornaments from India (Set of 6)
Ashish Mehta
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Marine Celebration, Set of 6 Fish-Themed Hand-Painted colourful Ceramic Ornaments
Jose Arriola
£53.99 Wholesale£53.99 -
Holiday Heralds, Handmade Papier Mache Multicolor Bird Ornaments (Set of 4)
Syed Izaz Hussein
£48.99 Wholesale£48.99 -
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Christmas Camels, Artisan Crafted Wood Camel Ornaments (Set of 6)
Fida Hussain
£33.99 Wholesale£33.99 -
Tropical Turtles, Handcrafted Guatemalan Ceramic Turtle Ornaments (Set of 6)
Jose Arriola
£69.99 Wholesale£69.99 -
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Ringing Owls, Handmade Owl-Themed Cotton Mobiles from Thailand (Pair)
Thikaporn
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
Happy Lanna Elephants, Set of 4 Multicolor Thai Elephant Ornaments Crafted by Hand
Thikaporn
£18.46 Wholesale£23.99£18.46 -
Dala Holiday, Set of 4 Hand-Carved Horse Christmas Ornaments from Bali
Komang Sulaksana
£33.99 Wholesale£33.99 -
Heaven Birds, Set of 4 Painted colourful Bird-Themed Albesia Wood Ornaments
Komang Sulaksana
£35.99 Wholesale£35.99 -
Cute Elephants, Wool Felt Elephant Ornaments from India (Set of 6)
Rajesh Gehlot
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
Joyful Melody, Collectible Christmas Papier Mache Bird Ornaments (Set of 4)
Syed Izaz Hussein
£23.99 Wholesale£23.99 -
Butterfly Fantasy, Wood Butterfly and Tassel Holiday Ornaments (Set of 4)
Arti Sharma
£17.99 Wholesale£17.99 -
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Cute Reindeer, Handmade Applique Wool Felt Glass Beaded Christmas Stocking
Rajesh Gehlot
£31.99 Wholesale£31.99 -
Little Horses, Set of 4 Handmade Mahogany Wood Horse Ornaments from Bali
Komang Sri
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Dala Speed, 4 Wood Dala Horse Ornaments Carved & Painted by Hand in Bali
Komang Sulaksana
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Dancing Animals, Cotton Bear and Cat Ornaments from India (Set of 4)
Arti Sharma
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Christmas Wishes, White and Red Animal Themed Felt Ornaments (Set of 6)
Rajesh Gehlot
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Owl Be Home for Christmas, Unique Owl Ornaments from India (Set of 6)
Fida Hussain
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Owl Color, Colorful Cotton Owl Ornaments from Thailand (Set of 4)
Thikaporn
£21.31 Wholesale£26.99£21.31 -
Reindeer Gang, 6 Beaded Hand Crafted Christmas Tree Ornaments from India
Parvez A. Warsi
£48.99 Wholesale£48.99 -
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Dala Winter, Set of 4 Handmade Wooden Equine Ornaments for Christmas
Komang Sulaksana
£33.99 Wholesale£33.99 -
Shiny Ocean, Set of 4 Handmade Beaded Wood Fish Ornaments with Jute Cords
Yusra
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99 -
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Cozy Penguins, Handmade Felted Wool Penguin ornaments (Set of 6)
Ashish Mehta
£26.99 Wholesale£26.99
The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Novica artisans always strive to craft high-quality, environmentally-conscious pieces. They look for ways to reuse and repurpose materials, and have discovered creative methods of sculpting ornaments out of recycled cardboard and paper. Leftover materials from past projects, such as albesia wood, felt, and even cement, all find new life in eco-friendly ornaments. Each artist lists their materials under product details. You will find complete transparency in those descriptions and discover a large selection of eco-friendly Christmas decorations.
The most commonly used materials for handmade ornaments depends on resources available to the craftsman. Balinese artisans incorporate hand-painted wood and iron. Artisans in India, Central America, and Mexico work in clay, ceramics, and natural fibers. But even when regions utilize the same materials, their unique craftsmanship shines through in style and design. In India, the ancient technique of zardozi embroidery uses thin copper wires to make beautiful, sparkling Christmas ornaments. Artists are able to take common, everyday elements and turn them into extraordinary, one-of-a-kind pieces.
We love giving ornaments as gifts because they are creative, unique, and meaningful during the holiday season. Whether youre looking for hand-painted works, beaded wonders, or woven treasures, each one is a piece of culture and history. Look for whimsical ornaments from Thailand designed with images of elephants and bells. Search for matte chiseled pumpkins and owls by Peruvian artisans. Central American ornaments delight with hand-painted perfection. Whether you choose a decorative stocking from West Africa or a hand-blown glass masterpiece from the Andes, decorations are a wonderful way to spread some holiday cheer!
Hand painted ornaments differ significantly from region to region. Each depicts specific themes and images important to the culture. In the Andes, ornaments often feature owls, costumed characters, and angels. Bali expresses its festivities with design focused around stars, snowflakes, and traditional Christmas figures. Thailand, Mexico and India have popularized designs surrounding animals and intricate depictions of nature. Handmade ornaments are festive works that highlight the unique skills and cultures of artisans from around the world.
Excellent question! Decorations should definitely be handled with care. Store them in clean, safe spaces with minimal exposure to harsh particles. For extra precaution, pack each ornament separately so as to avoid breakage. Most ornaments do not require extensive cleaning, but if it should become necessary, always use soaps and detergents free from harsh chemicals. Mostly, a simple wipe should be enough to remove dust and tree debris.
From table tops to floor set-ups beneath the Christmas tree, nativity scenes are a traditional holiday centerpiece in homes around the world. Often entire families come together to partake in the experience. While there is no single right way to set up a nativity scene, certain details tend to cross regional and cultural divides. Biblical characters, animals and religious props often form the foundation of the nativity scene, while customizable pieces add extra flare. Hanging stars showcase the night sky. Decorated motifs, backdrops, ornaments, and figurines may be used to embellish a simple scene.
Absolutely! Artisans that create beaded ornaments use skills passed down for generations. Whether beads are hand-sewn onto fabric, as is the case with many of our Indian ornaments, or strung onto nylon twine, as with many West African ornaments, each piece is made with careful attention to detail.
Different cultures and regions celebrate the holidays in their own unique ways, emphasizing various decor, art, and symbolism. In the Andes, for example, Christmas ornaments consist of clay pendants in the shapes of fruit, animals, and multicolored, knitted fabrics. Bali utilizes wood, iron and even recycled paper to craft ornaments, which are often in the shape of stars, Santa Claus figurines, snowflakes, and reindeer. In the regions of Brazil and Thailand, artisans utilize hand-painted ceramics, wood, and natural fibers, while Mexico is famous for their pottery and clay. India specializes in pieces made out of decorative embroidery. Each region crafts celebratory ornaments that highlight the unique customs and art forms within their communities.
Featured Reviews
Margaret
Feb 3, 2020
These Cat Ornaments Are Purrfect!!
I am a collector of all things feline and these woolen cat ornaments are a wonderful addition to my Christmas tree ornament collection. They are so nicely made and so unique. I get compliments on them all the time. I have several of them hanging on my cabinet door knobs. I smile whenever I see them!
Merlayne
Mar 27, 2023
For display year round !!
Thank you very much for adding black horses and white horses - I knew that they would be beautiful !!! I love them ?? Merlayne
Jennifer
Feb 20, 2024
So cute
These were bigger than I expected and so adorable. I am saving one and giving two as gifts. They are well constructed and very whimsical looking.
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Komang Sulaksana Natural fiber journals, ornaments and home decor
"I never forget to give thanks each day for the life and family I have. They are so great and we work together, side by side, to create a better future for our children."
"Tegalalang is my parents' village, the place where I learned to make various kinds of handicrafts such as photo albums, photo frames, notebooks... read more
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