Petit Escargot

This is an handmade textile artwork inspired by folk art.

When I started this little one, I was fully intending to create a pumpkin character. When I had the first shape in my hands, my mind started to have other ideas and bit by bit, this beautiful little snail was looking back at me. I decided to still paint him in orange tones in honour of the wee pumpkin he almost was and I think it really suits him.

He is made from calico. Some bits have been painted with acrylic paint and others have been stained with coffee and some ink pencils.
The snail's eye is made of a black glass eye.
On his "shell", I have stitched little dots with the colours of autumn. He also has two little wheels (buttons) sewn at the bottom of his shell so it helps him be a bit less wobbly (sometimes he still doesn't stand well at the first try in which case you will have ton gently push the wheels apart and try again).
He holds dried flowers in his arms and has another tiny bunch sewn behind his head.

He is signed.
Measurements
He measures approximately 9cm in length and 8 cm in height.

Please display away from direct sunshine and from any source of water.

This is not a toy.

As a doll maker inspired by folk art dolls, I want to say that the fabric fraying, the threads still showing or the way things are attached to each other are all voluntary processes. This is the way I find that my creations are beautiful. This how I feel they are unique and original. It shows their frailties, flaws and their strength altogether.
I am working with upcycled materials mostly.

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IMPORTANT
Customs and Import fees.

Little Bird of Paradise is located in the United kingdom. Please, be aware that there might be added taxes and customs fees collected in your country before delivery. It is the responsibility of the buyer to pay them.
I am unfortunately currently unable to ship to France and Austria.

This item is ready to be sent and will be dispatched within 3 business days after your order.
In the UK, it will be sent using the Tracked 24 service by Royal Mail.
International orders ship with Royal Mail, international tracked.
A tracking number will be sent when the order is dispatched