Lichen Ornament
Lichen, an extraordinary organism that lives in every corner of the world, is an often overlooked marvel. Otherworldly in a way, these impressive living things are not plants although they may seem to be. In actuality, they’re the lovechild of a fungus and an alga. With a crust-like texture and often chromatic skin, they cling to surfaces like trees and rocks and almost anything else, but not in an intrusive or parasitic manner. Quite the opposite, Lichen serves as a kind of protective shield for the stones and sticks that they blanket.
With this ornament, we’ve married the architectural strength of a diamond — the form not the gem —with the delicate resilience of this Lichen’s iridescent green and turquoise ruffles. Together, a symbol of solidarity and perseverance.
Made to order, ornaments will ship the first week in December. Inventory is limited.
The lichen foraged for these ornaments was found on private land where permission was granted by the land steward. It was gathered mindfully so as not to disturb the greater ecosystem. Each ornament has been crafted by hand from these natural materials along with paper maché, metal hooks, glue and velvet ribbon.
If stored considerately, these ornaments will last for years. As is the case with most objects of this nature, keep away from small children and inquisitive pets.
Lichen, an extraordinary organism that lives in every corner of the world, is an often overlooked marvel. Otherworldly in a way, these impressive living things are not plants although they may seem to be. In actuality, they’re the lovechild of a fungus and an alga. With a crust-like texture and often chromatic skin, they cling to surfaces like trees and rocks and almost anything else, but not in an intrusive or parasitic manner. Quite the opposite, Lichen serves as a kind of protective shield for the stones and sticks that they blanket.
With this ornament, we’ve married the architectural strength of a diamond — the form not the gem —with the delicate resilience of this Lichen’s iridescent green and turquoise ruffles. Together, a symbol of solidarity and perseverance.
Made to order, ornaments will ship the first week in December. Inventory is limited.
The lichen foraged for these ornaments was found on private land where permission was granted by the land steward. It was gathered mindfully so as not to disturb the greater ecosystem. Each ornament has been crafted by hand from these natural materials along with paper maché, metal hooks, glue and velvet ribbon.
If stored considerately, these ornaments will last for years. As is the case with most objects of this nature, keep away from small children and inquisitive pets.
Lichen, an extraordinary organism that lives in every corner of the world, is an often overlooked marvel. Otherworldly in a way, these impressive living things are not plants although they may seem to be. In actuality, they’re the lovechild of a fungus and an alga. With a crust-like texture and often chromatic skin, they cling to surfaces like trees and rocks and almost anything else, but not in an intrusive or parasitic manner. Quite the opposite, Lichen serves as a kind of protective shield for the stones and sticks that they blanket.
With this ornament, we’ve married the architectural strength of a diamond — the form not the gem —with the delicate resilience of this Lichen’s iridescent green and turquoise ruffles. Together, a symbol of solidarity and perseverance.
Made to order, ornaments will ship the first week in December. Inventory is limited.
The lichen foraged for these ornaments was found on private land where permission was granted by the land steward. It was gathered mindfully so as not to disturb the greater ecosystem. Each ornament has been crafted by hand from these natural materials along with paper maché, metal hooks, glue and velvet ribbon.
If stored considerately, these ornaments will last for years. As is the case with most objects of this nature, keep away from small children and inquisitive pets.