Description
This sequin-tipped faux plant is a single velvet leaf stem in a deep berry shade, with clusters of copper sequins gathered along the tip of each leaf. The leaves are long and softly pointed, spaced up a slim stem and finished with one at the top, and the velvet has a fine ribbed texture that shifts in tone as the light moves across it. Thin curling tendrils spring out between the leaves for a loose, natural look. It stands 69cm tall, 26cm across at its widest and just 3cm deep, so it reads well in a tall vase without crowding a shelf.
We see it as a Christmas piece first: stand it in a tall vase on the hall table, lay it along a mantelpiece garland, or tuck it into a wreath or a table centrepiece, where the copper sparkle sits nicely beside gold and bronze baubles. The berry velvet is a warm change from the usual bright greens and pillar-box reds, and it pairs happily with natural wood, dried grasses, pine cones and cream linen. Because it is faux, it needs no water and no fuss, so it can go into a display early in December and come out again for Christmas next year.
The leaves are velvet, with the copper sequins set along the tip of each one, and the slim stem slips easily into a narrow-necked vase, a foam block or the frame of a wreath. To keep it looking its best, dust it gently with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush, working with the direction of the velvet, and store it flat in a box between seasons so the leaves and tendrils hold their line. It also makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for anyone who loves dressing the house for the season, wrapped in tissue with a ribbon tied round the stem.
Specification
| Material |
Velvet |
| Colour |
Berry |
| Height |
69cm |
| Width |
26cm |
| Depth |
3cm |
| Weight |
0.033kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the velvet leaf stem?
It stands 69cm tall, measures 26cm across at its widest point and is just 3cm deep, so it suits a tall vase or a long wreath.
What colour is the faux plant?
The velvet leaves are a deep berry shade, and each leaf is tipped with a cluster of copper sequins that catch the light.
What are the leaves made of?
The leaves are velvet with a fine ribbed texture, finished with copper sequins along the tip of each leaf and set on a slim stem.
Does the faux plant need any water?
No, it is a faux plant, so it needs no water, never wilts and can be packed away after Christmas for use again next year.
How do I keep the velvet leaves clean?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush, working with the direction of the velvet, and store it flat in a box between seasons.
Where can I use the leaf stem at Christmas?
It looks lovely standing in a tall vase, tucked into a wreath or garland, or laid along a mantelpiece or a table centrepiece.