Description
This handmade hanging decoration takes the shape of a plump little bird, sewn from recycled cloth and finished with a small metal bell that dangles beneath it. It is made by hand in India, and each bird's body is cut from brightly patterned fabric, then dotted with sequins and small metal details, with a contrasting cloth beak and a frayed fabric tail. Glass beads in mixed colours are threaded on the cord either side of the bird, and the whole piece hangs from a twisted cotton string. Because every bird is sewn from reclaimed fabric, the colours and patterns vary, and we send one design chosen at random.
From the top of the string to the foot of the bell it measures about 26cm, and the bird itself is around 12cm long, 6cm tall and 3cm wide. That means it sits happily on a small hook, a window latch, a cupboard knob or a door handle without crowding the space. It weighs very little, so a drawing pin or a slim hook is all it needs. We like one hanging in a kitchen window, from the end of a bookshelf or by the front door, where the bell gives a gentle ring as the door swings past. It also brings a cheerful splash of colour to a plain hallway, a dresser or a reading corner.
The hanging string is cotton, the beads are glass and the bell is metal. The bird combines fabric with sequins, metal accents and glass beads. Because each one is sewn by hand from recycled cloth, small differences in stitching and print are part of its character. To keep it looking bright, hang it indoors away from damp and dust it gently with a soft dry cloth now and then. It makes a lovely little extra to tuck into a parcel for anyone who enjoys handmade, colourful pieces about the home.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Hanging string: cotton; decorative bird: fabric, sequins, metal & glass beads; decorative beads: glass; bell: metal |
| Length |
12cm |
| Width |
3cm |
| Height |
26cm |
| Weight |
0.021KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the hanging bird decoration?
It measures about 26cm from the top of the string to the base of the bell. The bird itself is roughly 12cm long, 6cm tall and 3cm wide.
Can I choose the colour or pattern of the bird?
No. Each bird is sewn from recycled fabric, so colours and patterns vary, and we send one design chosen at random. We cannot promise a particular colour or print.
What is the decoration made from?
The hanging string is cotton, the beads are glass and the bell is metal. The bird itself is fabric finished with sequins, metal details and glass beads.
How do I hang it?
It hangs from its own cotton string. Because it weighs very little, a small hook, a drawing pin, a window latch or a door handle will hold it.
Does the bell actually ring?
Yes, there is a small metal bell at the bottom. It gives a gentle ring when the decoration is moved by a hand or a passing door.
Is each bird handmade?
Yes, it is handmade in India using recycled cloth. Small differences in stitching and pattern make every bird a little different from the next.