{"id":45090825,"date":"2022-12-14T16:44:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T14:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/make-your-own-himmeli-straw-decorations\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:33:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T09:33:36","slug":"make-your-own-himmeli-straw-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/make-your-own-himmeli-straw-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Make your own Himmeli, the traditional Finnish holiday decorations from straw"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1653634955856{background-color: #e2d1ca !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Make your own Himmeli, the traditional Finnish holiday decorations from straw” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”tiempos-headline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1653478468798{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”45082227″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/shop\/our-gardening-tools\/potting-tarp-for-urban-gardening\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”What’s a Himmeli then?” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”tiempos-headline”][vc_column_text]Himmeli is a traditional Finnish craft that involves using straw or other materials to create decorative hanging mobiles. The word “Himmeli” comes from the Finnish word “himmel” which means “sky” or “heaven.” The Himmeli tradition is thought to have originated in the countryside, where farmers would use straw to create decorations for their homes during the long, dark winters.<\/p>\n

Himmeli are typically made using rye straw or wheat straw, although other materials such as brass or copper wire can also be used. The straw is cut into small pieces of varying lengths and then threaded onto twine or string to create geometric shapes, such as triangles, squares, and diamonds. These shapes are then arranged to form a hanging mobile that resembles a miniature version of the structures found in traditional Finnish architecture.<\/p>\n

Himmeli are traditionally associated with the Christmas season in Finland, and are often used as decorations for the Christmas tree or as ornaments for other holiday decorations. However, Himmeli can also be used as decorations for other occasions, such as weddings or birthdays.<\/p>\n

The making of Himmeli is a simple and enjoyable craft that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to bring a touch of Finnish culture and tradition into your home, and can also make for a unique and thoughtful gift for friends and loved ones.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Get started with a basic Himmeli” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”tiempos-headline”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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To make your own Himmeli, you will need the following materials:<\/span><\/p>\n