Let’s face it—Christmas trees have seen it all. Year after year, we toss on the same tinsel, the same glitter-covered bells and stars, and the same reindeer from your mom’s 1996 collection? But this year, why not give your tree a glow-up?
From delicate artisanal detailing to designer baubles, these one-of-a-kind ornaments are so unique, they are likely to make your guests lean in closer, abandoning that plum cake, to inspect whether the star really has that kantha embroidery. Love a bit of sparkle? Swarovski’s crystal holly leaves gleam with elegance. Craving quirk? How about a ceramic sweater ornament that feel like mini-winter fashion statement? Handmade hoarders will love the macramé angel or a hand-beaded dove. And for the sustainably inclined, there are papier-mâché moons and Jai Vakeel's upcycled delights. Some ornaments carry centuries of legacy, like the lacquered wooden ornaments from Peepul Tree that are inspired from the Channapatna craft. Others dazzle with modern artistry, like Rustic Horse’s hand-blown glass items or Wishing Tree’s beaded doves.
Below, our pick of ornaments that will make your Christmas tree the talk of the season.
