Pincushion Protea Candelabra ©

Young talented designer Marc Nicolson developed this product for African Home, working with wire crafters. Functional, striking, and definitely a conversation piece, made out of galvanised wire and beads. The range includes tea-light protea flowers to match the candelabra.

Available in: Nature’s Choice (orange/red), Crystal Clear and Funky (Lime/pink)

Pincushion protea - Leucospermum tottum - is indigenous to South Africa, where it grows on sandstone slopes at altitudes between 300 and 2000 metres, especially in the mountains of the south-western Cape. It is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, occurring only in the winter rainfall area. Pincushion proteas are popular cut flowers for floral arrangements because of their striking appearance and longevity).

Tealight. Available in two sizes: Small 10x10 cm galvanised steel wire or electroplated and large 15 diam x 14 height.

Galvanised steel wire or electroplated (at an additional cost). The large tea light comes in an acetate drum shaped box.

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