Two Beaded Trees, One Clear Choice
The Tree of Health Ornament and the Tree of Peace Ornament are both small, handcrafted beaded trees from SAWA SAWA, made by artisan women in Kenya. They share the same 2.5 to 3 inch height and length, the same wire-and-bead construction, and the same one-of-a-kind character. The main differences are color, meaning, and price: green for health and nourishment, white for peace and wholeness.
If you are choosing one ornament for a specific person or purpose, start with the meaning you want to hang on the tree. If you are buying for a pair or a set, the two colors work together naturally.
Color and Meaning: Green vs. White
- Tree of Health Ornament: Green stands for health and nourishment. The catalog describes the ornament as inspired by the colors of nature, life, love, celebration, and humanity. This makes it a fitting choice for a get-well gift, a wellness-themed tree, or anyone who connects green with growth and care.
- Tree of Peace Ornament: White stands for peace and wholeness. The same nature-inspired palette applies, but the white beads give it a quieter, more neutral look that suits a peace-themed decoration or a calm, monochrome tree.
Size, Price, and What You Actually Get
- Tree of Health Ornament: Size Information: 2.5 to 3 inches Height and Length. Catalog price USD 8.95 (comparison price USD 17.90). The small size suits a standard tree, a tabletop tree, or a gift topper. The listed price difference is the most concrete reason to compare before buying.
Tree of Health Ornament - Tree of Peace Ornament: Size Information: 2.5 to 3 inches Height and Length. Catalog price USD 5.00 (comparison price USD 9.99). Same size range as the Health ornament, but at a lower catalog price. If budget is the deciding factor, the Peace ornament is the more economical single purchase.
Tree of Peace Ornament
Handmade Character: What Makes Each One Unique
Both ornaments are handmade using beads and wire, and every piece is unique. The catalog notes that the process is done entirely by hand, so slight variations in bead placement and finish are part of the product, not a defect. Neither ornament comes with specific care instructions in the supplied information, so treat them as decorative items and handle them gently.
The same artisan partnership stands behind both: SAWA SAWA is a black woman, sustainable, non-profit eco-fashion brand co-founded by Anne and Catherine, and the ornaments are made by women in Kenya using traditional beading craftsmanship. Revenue is reinvested into non-profit empowerment programs, including reproductive health education and menstrual hygiene kits for girls in school.
Which Ornament Fits Your Purpose
- Choose the Tree of Health Ornament if…: You want a green ornament with a health and nourishment message, perhaps for a get-well gift, a wellness-themed tree, or someone who loves nature-inspired decor. It is the higher-priced of the two at catalog price USD 8.95.
- Choose the Tree of Peace Ornament if…: You want a white ornament with a peace and wholeness message, a neutral color that fits many tree styles, or a lower-priced single ornament at catalog price USD 5.00.
- Choose both if…: You are decorating a tree with a nature-inspired theme and want the green and white to play off each other, or you are giving a pair of handmade holiday ornaments to one household. The two are the same size and construction, so they hang well together.
What the Catalog Does Not Tell You
The supplied information does not include specific care instructions, hanging hardware, or packaging details for either ornament. If you need to know whether a ribbon or hook is included, or how to clean the beads and wire, check the product page or ask the store before purchasing. The absence of those details in this comparison is not a claim that the ornaments lack them; it simply means they are not confirmed here.
Both ornaments are listed as standard variants with no additional options, so the color and design shown are what you receive, though the handmade nature means each piece varies slightly.
