{"product_id":"madagascar-wild-silk-cocoon-ornament-natural","title":"Madagascar Wild Silk Cocoon Ornament | Natural Gold","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare cocoon from Madagascar’s wild silk moths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ornament preserves an actual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeranchia apollina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wild silk cocoon in its natural, undyed state. Its unusual two-layer construction creates a delicate openwork exterior around a denser inner cocoon, while the silk’s inherent golden tone catches the light without added color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound only in Madagascar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeranchia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of several native silk moth species used by farmers and artisans working with SEPALI Madagascar. The finished ornament can be hung from a holiday tree, displayed from a branch, or kept out year-round as a small study of one of the island’s remarkable endemic species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConservation Through Wild Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Malagasy Silk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ornament is formed from a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeranchia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wild silk cocoon, a naturally golden fiber produced by a moth endemic to Madagascar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife-Conscious Collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Farmers remove and protect the developing moths before collecting the emptied cocoons, allowing the adults to be released after metamorphosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity-Led Enterprise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SEPALI Madagascar works with farmers and artisans near the rainforests of northeastern Madagascar, connecting conservation-based livelihoods with environmental protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocally Returned Proceeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tanana Madagascar returns 100% of its sales proceeds to locally run artisan, farmer, and conservation programs in Madagascar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Cocoon to Ornament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The warm gold comes from the silk itself and has not been dyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Distinct Layers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An airy outer structure surrounds the denser inner cocoon, creating texture and movement at a remarkably small scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Hand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each ornament is prepared and assembled by artisans in Madagascar, preserving the irregular form of the original cocoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Differences in shape, size, fiber density, and golden tone are natural and make every ornament distinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the Holiday Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suspend it from a bare branch or seasonal arrangement to emphasize its organic form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Holiday Decorating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair it with wood, paper, straw, dried citrus, or other ornaments made from plant and animal fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature Textile Art:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Display it throughout the year as a small example of Madagascar’s regenerative fiber work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaningful Gifting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The included kraft box and story tag make it an especially thoughtful gift for someone interested in natural history, textiles, or conservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural, undyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeranchia apollina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wild silk cocoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5.5 x 2.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One cocoon ornament, kraft gift box, and informational story tag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SEPALI Madagascar for Tanana Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Verified Fair Trade and Certified Wildlife Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural and handcrafted differences in size, shape, color, and fiber density are expected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle gently by the hanging loop and avoid crushing or pulling the open silk fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Return the ornament to its kraft box when not in use and store it in a clean, dry place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding a holiday tree around natural fibers and handmade ornamentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGifting to a textile artist, naturalist, conservationist, or moth enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding a distinctly Malagasy material to a globally inspired ornament collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplaying with botanical specimens, branches, or nature-based seasonal décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing a small gift that supports locally led livelihoods and habitat conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the story of Madagascar’s endemic wild silk into the home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom its naturally golden fibers to its extraordinary double-layered form, this ornament makes the life cycle of Madagascar’s wild silk visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tananasilk.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67882914775347,"sku":"CD-CL-22HD52-CCN-NAT","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8566\/4307\/files\/DMC_0964cropnat.jpg?v=1793653873","url":"https:\/\/atlasandkiln.com\/products\/madagascar-wild-silk-cocoon-ornament-natural","provider":"Atlas \u0026 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