I'm a sucker for an embroidered/beaded decoration. I think they add so much personality, colour, and texture to a tree without looking cheap or tacky. I love the intricate designs and how the little beads and the shiny thread reflect the light beautifully. Two of my favourite brands for embroidered decorations have to be Tinker Tailor and Katie Larmour Linen - especially Katie Larmour, whose decorations are so gorgeous, unique, and meticulously crafted. They are pieces of art, and if I had some they would be hanging in my house all year round.
Many of these decorations are made using Zardozi, a centuries-old sewing technique that originated in Persia (now modern-day Iran) and made its way to India in the 16th century. Zardozi comes from the Persian words zar or zarin which means 'gold', and dozi which means 'sewing'. It is characterised by metallic threads, pearls, beading, sequins, and precious stones. (Sources: Mehar, Times of India).
I've included a variety of decorations ranging from £6 to £58, so you can get the look for as little or as much as you like.
"Produced by St Nicolas who are a member of the British Association of Fair Trade Suppliers. Handmade in Thailand by a Christian charity who support disadvantaged women to find work within their community. Made by a workforce of around 200 skilled women who sew and make each decoration at home."
"Each decoration is individually crafted by hand by skilled artisans in India using the centuries-old technique of ‘Zardozi' (sewing with gold). The sale of Highgrove Products enable the life and work of The King’s Foundation."
"Sumptuous linen from a County Antrim linen mill in a glorious rich, warm cinnamon brown tone. Luxury artisan ornaments created from a source of recycled, sustainable Irish Linen. We use a mixture of vintage, local mill headstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths, and off cuts from our own cushion making."
"St. Nicolas specialises in bespoke decorations. All of their decorations are handmade, and the time taken to make each one is reflected in their unique quality. For 25 years they have worked with a small Christian charity in Thailand that helps disadvantaged rural women find work in their community, rather than being forced to leave home to work in a factory. Today, some 200 skilled women work at home sewing their decorations, and many of them have been doing so for more than 10 years."
"Liberty Christmas decorations are created by a network of 35 home-based master craftspeople from Noida in Northern India. They practise an ancient artform of Zardozi, which originates from 12th century Persia, and refers to the embellishing of fabrics with metal-bound fabrics."
"Each decoration is hand-embroidered by skilled artisans in India using the traditional 'Zardozi' method (sewing with gold) and includes beads, velvet and a hanging loop. 100% of profits go to Guide Dogs."
"Made by St. Nicolas, these decorations are hand stitched by embroiders through charity schemes in Thailand and India."
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