{"title":"Tree Toppers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"this-thing-is-string-large-star-tree-topper","title":"This Thing Is String Large Star Christmas Tree Topper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Thing Is String Large Star Christmas Tree Topper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handmade star Christmas tree topper by Polly of This Thing Is String, shaped from natural cotton string. Approximately 21cm wide, this large star suits a large Christmas tree or makes a statement on a medium one. The natural twine has little flecks and variations that give each piece its own character, bringing an understated finish to your festive decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize and materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 21 × 21 × 1cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 30cm, including the coil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everlasto natural cotton string from the historic James Lever factory in Bolton, UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade, so each star and its measurements may vary slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal, reusable or recyclable materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich tree size does it suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the maker’s large star tree topper, suited to a large Christmas tree or a medium tree where you want a more prominent star. The star itself measures approximately 21cm across; the 30cm total length includes the coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis star was the first tree topper Polly created, beginning her playful exploration of what everyday string can become. At her old oak dining table, she knots, twists and shapes twine into small-batch homewares and decorations, packed with care in compostable, recycled or widely recyclable materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind this handmade Christmas tree topper at Radical Living, our independent lifestyle shop in Lewes, and online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"This Thing Is String","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56548856365438,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/8599\/2331\/files\/this-is-not-string-strinsel-star-radical-living.webp?v=1791833202"},{"product_id":"this-thing-is-string-banana-christmas-tree-topper","title":"This Thing is String Banana Tree Topper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Thing is String Banana Tree Topper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thing is String’s Banana Christmas Tree Topper is a handmade Christmas decoration made from French-knitted cotton string and hand-sculpted wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA banana on top of the Christmas tree? Absolutely. This playful alternative to a traditional star or angel is roughly the size of a real banana. It works well on a large tree or makes a cheerful statement on a medium-sized one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderfully unexpected alternative to the traditional star or angel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade with natural cotton string from James Lever in Bolton, a twine manufacturer since 1870.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed colour, with subtle variations and flecks that make each banana individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wire coil that twists around the tree’s top branch to hold it in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic-free, with minimal packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I appreciate that a banana may not be a usual choice to top a Christmas tree, but the urge to try it was irresistible. And let's be honest, Christmas can be a bit bananas at times.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach banana is handmade and measures approximately 20 × 15 × 1cm, or 25cm in total including the fixing coil. The standard 1cm-diameter coil fits most real trees and narrower artificial trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo attach, gently twist the wire coil around the leader branch, as though plaiting the two together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton string is hand-dyed, so colours may vary slightly between batches and from the photographs. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause fading. The maker states that all materials can be reused, composted or widely recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"This Thing Is String","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58199365452158,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/8599\/2331\/files\/this-thing-is-string-strinsel-banana-tree-topper-image-2.webp?v=1791831268"},{"product_id":"this-thing-is-string-chilli-tree-topper","title":"This Thing is String Chilli Tree Topper","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Thing is String’s Chilli Christmas Tree Topper is a handmade Christmas decoration crafted from French-knitted natural cotton string and hand-sculpted wire. A playful alternative to a traditional star or angel, it’s made for chilli lovers and anyone who likes their festive decorating a little unconventional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chilli measures approximately 18 × 6 × 1cm, with a total length of 25cm including the fixing coil. It works well on large Christmas trees or as a statement piece on medium-sized trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn unusual chilli tree topper that brings a little spice to Christmas decorating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade using natural cotton string from James Lever in Bolton, a UK twine manufacturer since 1870.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed string, with subtle colour variations and flecks that make each piece individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wire fixing coil that twists around the tree’s top branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic-free, with minimal packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrom the maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The perfect tree topper for anyone who loves chillies, embraces the unconventional, or both.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker offers two fixing coil sizes: a standard 1cm-diameter coil for most real trees and narrower artificial trees, and a wider 2cm-diameter coil for fuller or larger artificial trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo attach the topper, gently twist the wire coil around the leader branch at the top of your tree, as though plaiting the two together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cotton string is hand-dyed, so colours may vary slightly between batches and from the photographs. Slight flecks are part of the natural string’s character. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, which may cause dyed colours to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chilli is handmade, so measurements are approximate. The maker states that all materials can be reused, composted or widely recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"This Thing Is String","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58199621566846,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/8599\/2331\/files\/this-thing-is-string-strinsel-chilli-christmas-tree-topper-handmade-image-1.webp?v=1791831847"}],"url":"https:\/\/radicalliving.co.uk\/collections\/tree-toppers.oembed","provider":"Radical Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}