Ornament - Pineapple

Handmade Pineapple Ornament. This Indian-made ornament is crafted using the traditional method of Zardozi embroidery, a highly skilled technique handed down from generation to generation that traditionally uses gold wires and jewels to embellish robes. The back of the ornament has SALEM spelled out in gold lettering. The pineapple is a rich symbol, evolving over time to represent hospitality, wealth, luxury, and welcome. Its journey from a rare and exotic fruit to a symbol of hospitality is a fascinating one, rooted in its historical association with colonial trades and its physical characteristics. --- Approximately 4 inches tall not including hanging loop --- St. Nicolas specializes in bespoke, handmade decorations. For over 25 years, St. Nicolas has worked with a small charity in Thailand and India that helps disadvantaged rural women find work in their community, sewing decorations at home. Their Indian-made decorations are crafted using the traditional method of Zardozi embroidery, a highly skilled technique handed down from generation to generation that traditionally uses gold wires and jewels to embellish robes.