Silk Bird Ornament - Sunbird

Silk Bird Ornament - SunbirdThis exquisite handmade silk ornament depicts a unique bird species endemic to Madagascar. The souimanga sunbird has colorful plumage, a cheerful song, and a lovely curved beak. Its silk cocoon texture and colorful look will be sure to brighten your day. This ornament is a perfect holiday decoration, but can also be used as a ready to hang miniature artwork. It comes in a lovely box for easy gifting, and includes a tag telling the story of the silk.

This work of art is sustainably sourced and completely handmade by our artisan group SEPALIM

as it is made of rich earth-toned colors created by natural dyes including leaves

the chameleon

This exquisite handmade silk ornament represents Madagascar’s smallest lemur species

The colored silk yarn is Borocera wild silk dyed with "dingadingana" leaves from the endemic plant Psiadia altissima

while providing employment to local artisans and silk farmers in rural Madagascar

Its golden glow and earthy elegance will be sure to catch the eye

The sachet is hand-crafted from Ceranchia silk cocoons

100% of the profits from Tanana are returned to our team in Madagascar

this throw will add a sparkle to your home and serve as a lovely conversation piece

This eye catching earth-toned scarf is handwoven from Borocera wild silk

a poverty alleviation NGO in northeastern Madagascar that invests in local leadership