Octopus Ornament

This exquisite handmade silk ornament represents one of Madagascar’s iconic undersea inhabitants, the "orita" octopus. Not only will this endearing ornament win your heart, its purchase helps support locally led conservation efforts in northeastern Madagascar.

This ornament is a perfect holiday decoration, but can also be used as a ready-to-hang precious piece of wall art. It comes in a lovely box for easy gifting, and includes a tag telling the story of the silk.

• Measures 6”x5”
• Made with endemic Callopizoma malgassica and cultivated mulberry silk cocoons
• Handcrafted from start to finish in Madagascar
• Slight variations in size and color due to the handmade process
• Fair Trade and Certified Wildlife Friendly

This small work of art is sustainably sourced and completely handmade by our artisan partners at SEPALIM, a poverty alleviation organization in northeastern Madagascar. SEPALIM invests in local leadership, regenerative materials, and community led initiatives, and works to link artisans and farmers to global markets. 100% of revenue from the sale of this ornament is returned to programs in Madagascar.