Angel of Joy

Angel of Joy: A Handmade Macramé Christmas Angel to Keep for Years

The Angel of Joy is a handmade Christmas angel with fluffy cream macramé wings scattered with little gold leaves, a tiny gold crown, long wavy jute hair and a full skirt of sparkling red tulle and satin ribbons, all hanging from a jute-wrapped ring that doubles as her halo. She is knotted by hand locally, one at a time, so she is the kind of Christmas decoration that comes out of the box every December for years. Our team has been choosing and delivering gifts from our Claremont studio since 1999, and more than 5,800 customers have reviewed us across Loox, Google and Trustpilot. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town, or send her anywhere in South Africa in 2 to 4 business days. See more in our Christmas gift boxes.

Flowers fade after Christmas. The Angel of Joy goes back in the box in January and comes out again every December.

What's in the Angel of Joy

• Macramé wings: soft cream cotton cord, knotted by hand and brushed out into feathery fringe, with small gold leaves tucked in
• A jute halo: a jute-wrapped ring that frames her and gives her shape
• Her face and crown: a smooth white bead head, long wavy jute hair and a tiny gold sunburst crown
• A red Christmas dress: sparkly red glitter tulle with long red satin ribbons that move when she hangs
• Ready to hang: a fine gold thread with a red bead, plus a free handwritten card with your message

A Christmas Gift That Comes Back Every Year

Most Christmas gifts are used up by New Year. The Angel of Joy is the one that gets unwrapped again next December, and the one after that, and every time she goes up on the wall someone will remember who gave her. She is a beautiful gift for a mom or a gran who loves Christmas, a friend celebrating their first Christmas in a new home, or anyone who keeps a box of decorations that each come with a story. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card.

Handmade Locally, Only a Few at a Time

Every Angel of Joy is knotted, brushed and dressed by hand by a local maker, so no two are exactly alike: the fringe falls a little differently and the gold leaves sit in slightly different places. Because each one takes time to make, we only have a handful this Christmas, and when they are gone, they are gone.

Where to Hang Your Angel

Hang her on a door, above the mantelpiece, at the end of a passage or on any wall where the tulle skirt and ribbons can fall freely. She looks lovely where a little light catches the gold leaves. She is made from cotton, jute and tulle, so keep her indoors and away from heaters, candles and open flames.

Delivery: Same Day in Cape Town, Nationwide in 2 to 4 Days

Order before 12pm and our own drivers deliver the Angel of Joy the same day across Cape Town, from Constantia and Rondebosch to Sea Point and Durbanville. Anywhere else in South Africa, she travels by courier and arrives in 2 to 4 business days, so she is easy to send to family in Johannesburg, Durban or wherever they are spending Christmas. For more gifts that travel, see our nationwide gift delivery.

Caring for Her After Christmas

When the decorations come down, fluff her wings and skirt gently with your fingers, wrap her loosely in tissue and store her in a box somewhere dry, lying flat so the tulle does not crush. Next December, give the fringe a gentle brush with your fingers and she will look as full as the day she arrived.

More Christmas Gifts

For fresh Christmas flowers in Cape Town, the Holly Jolly Blossom is a small vase of red gerberas, berries and gold fern, and the Christmas Classic Wreath brings the season to the front door. See everything festive in our Christmas wreaths and flowers.

Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town, or 2 to 4 business days anywhere else in South Africa. Each angel is handmade, so small details vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Angel of Joy handmade?

Yes. Each one is knotted and dressed by hand by a local maker, so every angel is slightly different.

Can you deliver it outside Cape Town?

Yes. It is delivered the same day in Cape Town if you order before 12pm, and anywhere else in South Africa by courier in 2 to 4 business days.

Can it hang outside?

We recommend keeping her indoors. She is made from cotton cord, jute and tulle, which are best kept dry and away from direct sun.

Can I include a card message?

Yes. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card that comes with the angel.

What if it is sold out?

We only have a few handmade angels this Christmas. If she shows as sold out, the angels have run out for now.