They are the classic harbingers of spring: willow catkins. From March at the latest, our native willow (Salix caprea) opens its furry buds - an early bloomer that is an important first source of food for insects such as bees, bumblebees and butterflies after the long winter months. If you would like to bring the joyful spring atmosphere into your home, please do not cut any real willow catkins, as the willow is a protected species. A literally beautiful alternative are these willow catkins twisted into a wreath, which also last much longer: Felt by hand from pure New Zealand wool, decorated with equally hand-felted berries and surrounded by felt bees, the wreath decoratively welcomes spring along with Easter - and is therefore in the best of company.

After all, wreaths are probably as old as human heads and dwellings. The ancient Germanic tribes used door wreaths to ward off disaster, the Greeks and Romans placed laurel wreaths on the heads of their chosen ones, and Polynesians still greet their visitors with wreaths of flowers that they place around their necks in a hospitable manner. And the door wreaths of our modern homes, with their circular shape, herald the constant return of the seasons, which are revealed in the respective wreath decorations - spring buds, summer blossoms, autumn leaves, winter berries.

During her backpacking trip through Nepal, the Dane Gry Staunstrup was immediately captivated by the openness and warmth of the people - and by their craftsmanship. She was able to observe in detail how skillfully and skilfully Nepalese women felted wool into Objekten. The idea of using this skill and combining Nepalese craftsmanship with Danish design was quickly born. And the idea was immediately followed by action.

Since 2000, the company Gry & Sif has been producing a wide range of products from wool felt in Nepal. The designs supplied by Gry Staunstrup are in typical Danish design, as striking as they are discreet and at the same time carefree and cheerful; the production is carried out by Nepalese women using traditional craftsmanship. Now Fair Trade certified, Gry & Sif stands for fair wages, good working conditions and transparency. Only pure new wool from New Zealand sheep is used for the felt products - each of which is unique and handmade.

This product is an example of genuine handicraft; therefore, minor deviations in size and colour may occur.