Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy vintage candleholder with the care and skill

with the care and skill of their maker palpable

perhaps Ukranian

and solid bands around the neck

I'm kind of obsessed with this old handmade whisk broom

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy vintage candleholder with the care and skillI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no