Description
This straw squirrel ornament sits up with a pine cone and a sprig of green leaves held close to its chest, a cheerful woodland figure for Christmas. Its body is light brown straw, trimmed so the bristles follow the line of the head, ears and back, with a soft white belly and a full, bushy tail in brown and cream. Shiny black eyes and a black nose give it a bright face, and a frosting of white across the head and back looks like a dusting of snow. The pine cone is tipped with white, with red berries peeking out behind it. It stands 19.5cm tall, 26cm wide and 10.5cm deep.
At that size it sits happily on a mantelpiece, a deep windowsill, a bookshelf or a hall table. Its soft straw tones suit greenery, natural wood and woven baskets, while the leaves and berries bring a touch of festive colour. Set it beside a garland of foliage, tuck it under the tree among the presents, or give it a place on the dining table at Christmas. It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift, and a friendly face to bring out again every winter.
It stands on its own, so it needs no hook, stand or wall and can move from room to room through the season. Keep it in a dry spot indoors, away from damp, as is good practice for straw. To keep it looking fresh, dust it now and then with a soft dry brush or cloth, working with the direction of the straw rather than against it. When the decorations come down, wrap it loosely in tissue and store it upright in a box, so the tail and leaves keep their shape. Group it with a few pine cones and a sprig of holly on a shelf for a simple woodland scene that lasts until Twelfth Night.
Specification
| Colour |
Brown |
| Height |
19.5cm |
| Width |
26cm |
| Depth |
10.5cm |
| Weight |
0.096kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the straw squirrel ornament?
It stands 19.5cm tall, 26cm wide and 10.5cm deep, a good size for a mantelpiece, windowsill, bookshelf or hall table.
What is the squirrel holding?
It holds a white-tipped pine cone and a sprig of green leaves with red berries, which bring a touch of festive colour to its brown straw.
Does it need to be hung up or put on a stand?
No, it sits on its own on any flat surface, so it needs no hook, stand or wall fixing and is easy to move about.
What colour is the squirrel?
It is mainly light brown straw, with a soft white belly, a bushy brown and cream tail, black eyes and nose, and a frosting of white across its head and back.
How do I look after it?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry brush or cloth, working with the direction of the straw, and keep it in a dry spot indoors away from damp.
Would it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, its friendly face and woodland look make it a thoughtful Christmas gift, and one that can be brought out again every winter.