chrysanthemum birdhouse

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

A girl with a birdhouse on her head, complete with three bird visitors.

The dress pattern is (very loosely) inspired by a William Morris design entitled 'chrysanthemum', featuring two types of chrysanthemum flowers and leaves, and leaves for her hair.

Turned from tulipwood with additions.

This wood girl is approximately 28cm in height.

My pieces are painted in a naïve and simple style, with visible brush strokes and differing paint consistencies. It is important to note that these dolls are made from real wood which will have naturally occurring markings and grain, and sometimes there will be small amount of bleeding along the grain, or knots, which is to be expected when using untreated wood - please make sure you consult the pictures carefully before purchasing.

PLEASE NOTE: Wood girls should be kept away from water which can damage the wood and painted surface, and also away from direct heat/ sunlight which also can affect the surface colour and the timber itself. This is not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children under 14 years.

UK customers: All shipping is now free in the UK!

US CUSTOMERS: Please be aware that new import fees (tariffs) are now being applied by the US government to all imported goods - they vary by country of manufacture, which means 10% on goods manufactured in the UK (everything in my store). The good news is that if you purchase something from my store between now and February 2026 I will be trialling an 'all duties paid' service, which means you won't have to pay extra when the items arrive in the US.