If you are a faithful blog reader of mine, you know I have a thing for spun heads. I am also quite partial to vintage pipe cleaners and things that are made with them. These birds recently flew into my hands. They are vintage and absolutely charming.
The top knot on these...what a great detail.
Just look at the silly hats on these long necked birds.
Or these pink winged friends (geese?).
I marvel at what can be created with pipe cleaners...here is a shot with a penny for scale. These really are tiny.
They have a paper label that reads "Made in Japan". I would love to have toured one of these companies/manufacturers to see how many varieties of animals were made.
Oh the marvels of the common pipe cleaner!
SIGH.........IS THAT A BIG ENOUGH SIGH FOR YOU TO HEAR UP THERE?
Maybe I don't need to hunt for things anymore. I'll just follow your blog! NOT....Hee Hee Hee.
I have some cute Santas or elves with the same kind of look and hats on them. I'll have to send you a pic.
Have Fun - Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | April 20, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Love, love, love them!
Posted by: Angela | April 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I'm pretty sure those pink ones are flamingos....looks like they are standing on one leg??
Posted by: Gloria | April 20, 2011 at 11:31 AM
I love 'em all, no matter what they are. I was guessing storks for baby shower favors, but flamingo works, too.
Posted by: Barbara | April 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM
I am going to pretend the pink ones are flamingos. But a birdie by any name is still a birdie and I love them all. Well, maybe not the mean ones.
Posted by: Kathy | April 20, 2011 at 03:59 PM
What's not to love about pipe cleaners? I could kick myself because I can remember tossing out pipe cleaners in my classroom back when I was young and not so bright.
It is true with age comes wisdom!
Posted by: Melissa | April 20, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Hey Laurie,
I think the pink-winged things are actually swans.....what do you think?
Hugs,
Meri
Posted by: Meri Wiley | April 20, 2011 at 05:33 PM
I can only imagine all those tiny Japanese women sitting so beautifully working magic with millinery. All in such an orderly fashion. These are yummy. I wonder if they made these around a model or not?
Posted by: My Vintage Mending | April 20, 2011 at 07:04 PM
Hi Laurie,
I need to catch-up on your posts...
but, I had to tell you that you
scored big!! Love, love, love
these so much!!!!
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | April 20, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Hi Laurie, Thanks for stopping by. I definitely had in my mind you as one of the super talented entrepreneurial creative gals I know! I have enjoyed catching up on your collection challenges. A new idea for a post I know I would LOVE to see from you, "Rooms with a View". You have THE most interesting ways of displaying vintage treasures in your home. I would love a pull back glimpse of portions of your house. It's just so much fun to see you how you "house" everything! Wishing you a great Easter holiday with your family! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 21, 2011 at 01:21 PM
I'd love to see the 'chenille bird factory' too and while we're at it, let's make a day of it and go see spun heads being made. Wherever that was. I am curious about the process -- maybe you have some insider scoop? So much cuteness.
Posted by: Into Vintage | April 21, 2011 at 06:01 PM