Grapat Christmas Decorations No7 Wish Balls

The set contains five wooden spheres, each hand-painted and finished with a fine thread so they can be hung. The balls vary in size from about 25 to 40mm, so no two are quite the same. They come from Grapat as decoration number seven in the brand's seasonal ornament range.

No. Grapat lists the Wish Balls as a decoration rather than a plaything, so they are meant for display rather than for children to handle in free play. The small size and hanging thread mean they should be kept out of reach of babies and young children. They suit a tree, mantel or window display.

Each sphere comes with a thread for hanging, so you can hang them on a Christmas tree or from a branch. They also sit well grouped along a mantel or windowsill, or tied to a wrapped gift as a finishing touch. Their rounded, simple shapes suit a calm, natural style of seasonal decorating.

The spheres are turned from wood and painted by hand, which is why each one has slight differences in tone and finish. This handmade quality is part of their character rather than a fault. Grapat works from a small family-run workshop in Catalonia, Spain, making wooden pieces in the Waldorf-inspired style.

Yes. The Wish Balls are decoration number seven in Grapat's seasonal ornament range, which includes several different boxed sets. Each box offers a different shape and theme, so they can be collected and mixed for a fuller display over the years. You can find more in our /collections/grapat-special-editions.

Keep the Wish Balls dry and dust them gently with a soft, dry cloth rather than washing them, since they are painted wood. Store them somewhere cool and dry between seasons, ideally wrapped so the painted surface stays protected. Handle them by the sphere rather than the thread to avoid loosening it.