Natural Handmade Hedgehog and Spotted Mushroom Figurine - Red

This handmade figurine brings a little woodland scene indoors: a small hedgehog tucked at the foot of a tall spotted mushroom. The mushroom has a warm, rusty red cap dotted with raised white spots, set on a pale cream stem with a finely lined texture that looks like the real thing. The hedgehog nestles against the stem with a spiky brown coat and a softer, paler face, while small orange and yellow flowers and green leaves spring up around them from a textured green and brown base, like a patch of forest floor. It stands 23.5cm tall, 18cm across and 15cm deep, so it has presence on a shelf without crowding it.

We like it best where it can be seen up close: on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a hall table, where the detail of the spines and flowers rewards a second look. The red cap gives a cheerful spot of colour against painted walls, wooden shelves or a stack of books, and the natural browns and greens of the hedgehog and base sit happily in a country kitchen, a cottage sitting room or a child's bedroom. It also suits a nature table or a seasonal display that changes through the year, and it makes a charming small gift.

Made by hand, it is a freestanding piece that sits on its own flat base, so it needs no fixings and can be moved from room to room whenever you like. To keep it looking fresh, dust it gently with a soft dry brush or cloth, and keep it away from water and direct heat. For a cosy grouping, set it beside a few pinecones and a pile of well-loved books, or let it stand alone on a narrow shelf where the hedgehog can peep out at the room.

How big is the hedgehog and mushroom figurine?

It stands 23.5cm tall, 18cm across and 15cm deep, a comfortable size for most shelves, mantelpieces and windowsills.

What colours is the figurine?

The mushroom has a rusty red cap with white spots and a cream stem, with a brown hedgehog, orange and yellow flowers and green leaves at its base.

Does it need to be fixed in place or hung up?

No. It is freestanding and sits on its own flat base, so you simply set it on a shelf, table or windowsill.

Is the figurine handmade?

Yes, it is made by hand, which gives the hedgehog's spiky coat, the flowers and the textured stem their natural, homely look.

How should I clean it?

Dust it gently with a soft dry brush or cloth now and then, and keep it away from water and direct heat.

Where does it look best in the home?

It looks lovely on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, hall table or windowsill, and its natural tones suit a country kitchen or cottage sitting room.