{"title":"Ornaments","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of miniature hand-embroidered masterpieces designed to be hung as devotional tokens throughout the home. Moving beyond the seasonal, these ornaments are inspired by medieval liturgical arts, Victorian sentimentality and the rich visual history of religious iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ornament is a labour of deep patience. Stitched on luxury velvets and felts and embellished with intricate beadwork, gold threads and floral ribbons, they serve as tactile reminders of the sacred in the everyday. Whether displayed on a gallery wall, an altar or as a centerpiece for your seasonal decor, these are one-of-a-kind treasures made straight from the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scarlet-chalice-sacred-heart-ornament","title":"Scarlet Chalice Sacred Heart Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand embroidered heart ornament with a beaded chalice, made on scarlet velvet. Inspired by the liturgical arts of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built around a gold chalice at the centre, stitched with glass beads and small jewel-like details. Around it, I’ve worked gold rays so it has a sunburst effect surrounding the centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is deep red velvet, finished with a gold beaded edge and a patterned ribbon for hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of my more detailed pieces, taking over 15 hours to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang on a wall or as part of a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. I don’t remake designs, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Handmade in the UK\u003cbr\u003e– Materials: velvet, glass beads, metallic thread, ribbon\u003cbr\u003e– Size: approx. 9.5cm x 11cm (excluding hanger)\u003cbr\u003e– Finished with a patterned ribbon for hanging\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girdle of Venus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048368562513,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/5350\/3569\/files\/scarlet-chalice-sacred-heart-ornament.webp?v=1771026237"},{"product_id":"martyr-s-relic-sacred-heart-ornament","title":"Martyr’s Relic Sacred Heart Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand embroidered Sacred Heart ornament with a silver heart and sword charm, made on wine velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built around a silver-toned flaming heart at the centre, surrounded by red and silver beadwork. A small sword charm hangs from the base, adding a bit of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beadwork is dense, so it catches the light against the darker velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took around 10 hours to make, stitched entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang on a wall or as part of a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. I don’t remake designs, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Handmade in the UK\u003cbr\u003e– Materials: wine velvet, glass beads, silver-tone charms, lace ribbon\u003cbr\u003e– Size: approx. 9cm x 10cm (excluding hanger and charm)\u003cbr\u003e– Finished with a lace ribbon for hanging\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girdle of Venus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048368824657,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/5350\/3569\/files\/martyrs-relic-sacred-heart-ornament.webp?v=1771027586"},{"product_id":"yours-eternally-valentine-offering","title":"Yours, Eternally Sacred Heart Offering","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand embroidered Sacred Heart ornament with a flaming heart, made on claret velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built around a gold-toned heart at the centre, with beadwork stitched around it in a scattered, slightly radiant pattern. The base is deep claret velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse, the word “Yours” is hand embroidered in silk thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took around 10 hours to make, stitched entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang, clip or pin depending on how you want to display it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. I don’t remake designs, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Handmade in the UK\u003cbr\u003e– Materials: claret velvet, glass beads, metallic thread, silk embroidery, hardware\u003cbr\u003e– Size: approx. 7.5cm x 7cm (excluding hanger)\u003cbr\u003e– Finished with a removable\/ adjustable black satin bow on a metal clip\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girdle of Venus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048368988497,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/5350\/3569\/files\/IMG_6901.jpg?v=1771030707"},{"product_id":"sworn-to-you-valentine-offering","title":"Sworn to You Sacred Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand embroidered Sacred Heart ornament with a silver heart and cross, made on crimson felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built around a silver-toned heart at the centre, with metallic thread stitched outwards and a halo of iridescent silver beads. The base is deep red felt, finished with a silver beaded edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s small and detailed, with a lighter feel compared to some of my heavier pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took around 6 hours to make, stitched entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang on a wall or as part of a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. I don’t remake designs, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Handmade in the UK\u003cbr\u003e– Materials: wool-blend felt, glass beads, metallic thread, silver-tone elements\u003cbr\u003e– Size: approx. 8.5cm x 9cm (excluding hanger)\u003cbr\u003e– Finished with a silver ribbon for hanging\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girdle of Venus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048369086801,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/5350\/3569\/files\/D6E4F35F-DA6D-42A4-BB86-E96D6CE22CEB.jpg?v=1771030901"},{"product_id":"held-in-faith-valentine-offering","title":"Held in Faith Sacred Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built around a rose-pink stone set into a gold-toned centre, with metallic beadwork stitched outwards in a sunburst. The base is deep red felt, with a magenta beaded edge that gives it a slightly structured frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s small but bright, with the pink and gold catching the light against the darker background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took around 6 hours to make, stitched entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang on a wall or as part of a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. 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It sits on claret silk, with a gold staff detail and a deep red tassel at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of the more detailed pieces I've made, taking around 20 hours to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang on a wall, hook or as part of a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. 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The “B” is broken up across the piece in gold thread and beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took several hours to make, built up slowly by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hang on a wall or hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. 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No template or stencil is used during the process, giving the ornament a own slightly irregular and devotional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is also a recreation of one of the very first sacred hearts I made when I began embroidering in November 2025 - revisiting the original piece through more detailed beadwork, softer textures and a more refined reliquary-inspired finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimmed with delicate lace and finished with a velvet hanging ribbon, the ornament sits somewhere between decoration and talisman. 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