Handcrafted Owl Twig Wreath & Seed Chime

The Owl Twig Wreath & Seed Chime has an owl made from pinecone scales and natural fibers inside a triangular frame of natural twigs.

The frame holds preserved moss, mini pinecones and pink and white dried flowers, and hollow seed pods hang below.

The pods knock together with a muted clatter. Hang the piece on a door, a wall or a garden gate in a sheltered spot.

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Details

• Product: Wreath with seed chime
• Materials: Natural twigs and branches; pinecone scales; dried flowers; moss; seeds
• Length: About 11.8 to 13.8 inches (30 to 35 cm), hanging
• Uses: Door hanger; wall decor; garden decor
• Construction: Handcrafted
• Care: Hang in a sheltered area; dried flowers are delicate