Gesù Bambino

The blown glass catches the light beautifully, and the hand-decoration really makes it stand out against my other plain baubles. It’s light enough to hang without drooping the branch, and it’s already become the piece I look for first on the tree.

The hand-painted details on this blown glass ornament are genuinely delicate—you can see the artisan’s brushstrokes up close. It’s the prettiest piece on our tree this year, catching the lights just right.

I was a little nervous it would arrive cracked, but the blown glass is surprisingly sturdy and the hand-decorated details are even more delicate up close. It catches the tree lights beautifully and feels like a real piece of Italian craftsmanship.