Unique Russian Christmas Spun-Cotton Ornament ❄ 12 cm tall. Brand new. 100% Hand made. It is in excellent condition. ? This item is completely unique and one of a kind. It is impossible to perfectly replicate!! ? Spun cotton ornaments originated in Germany in the 19th century and were used to decorate goose feather trees. They were made by creative artisans in a cottage industry. They were made by spinning cotton and cellulose together. Food shapes are the most common while shapes of people and animals are the most valuable to collectors. Today antique spun cotton ornaments are highly collectible. Although little information remains regarding how these ornaments were made, through years of research, trial and error. A figure that measures 2-3" often takes several hours to complete. ? When you purchase from the Spun-Cotton Ornament, you are receiving a piece of history. ? Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. ? Shipping: We ship via registered airmail with the tracking number within 72 hours of receipt of cleared payment. ? Shipping from Latvia takes 3-5 weeks to the USA and 5 -12 days to Europe. ? Please note that any returns, insurances or customs duties levied are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs can cause delays with your shipment which the seller has no control over. Please consider such delays when making your purchase.