Angel Gardi Medium with Gold Wings

Description

Angel Gardi Gold: The Guardian

Gardi, meaning “the guardian,” is a striking figure with intricately crocheted 3D wings, crafted from golden wire and adorned with shimmering golden beads. Her head is hand-felted from natural, undyed mohair fleece sourced from the Angora goat, crowned with a halo beautifully fashioned from golden beads. She wears a stunning dress made from luxurious white ostrich feathers, sourced from the South African ostrich industry.

Angel Gardi Gold, along with Gardi and Gardi Silver, was among the first angels to feature distinctive 3D crochet wings. Named in honour of one of the project’s initiators, these signature wings also appear in the Guardian, Kiran, and Friendship ranges, and inspired the Aarde range. The talented Rietbron crafters, experts in crochet, are behind these beautiful creations.

This golden angel would make a small but perfect gift for celebrating a couple’s golden anniversary or even as wedding favours. This precious angel not only enhances your Christmas décor but can also be used as a decoration for other special occasions such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and more.

Approximate dimensions:

• Length: 15-17 cm
• Width: 6 cm
• Weight: 5 g

Handcrafted in South Africa by Karoo Angels.

The Karoo Angels story began in 2006 in Vondeling, a remote village in the Karoo semi-desert of South Africa. What started as a small craft project for community upliftment soon grew into something much larger. The project provided training to local artisans, leading to the creation of unique, handcrafted angels from wire, beads, wool, and ostrich feathers. The project expanded to include Rietbron, forming the Karoo Angels brand. These angels have gained international recognition, bringing pride and income to once-forgotten villages. The feather tufts used in making the angels are supplied by Cape Karoo International, globally renowned for their finest quality ostrich plumes.

GOOD TO KNOW: The sizes of the Karoo Angels can vary, as each one is handcrafted. This natural variation arises from the artisanal process and the use of non-standardised ostrich feathers. Each angel’s individuality adds to its charm and authenticity, making it a truly exceptional piece of art.