The story

A little woodland magic has appeared in the workshop.

Inspired by the wonderfully whimsical Amanita muscaria, this extraordinary mushroom doorstop was designed and is handmade by Sanna using three very different sheepskin textures.

Velvety sheepskin creates the smooth sculptural areas, while long wool and wonderfully curly Yeti sheepskin have been carefully shaped and layered to form the intricate spots, gills and skirt.

Creating all of that detail in sheepskin is no mean feat. Each component has to be cut, formed and assembled with great precision, turning a practical doorstop into a true piece of textile sculpture.

The cap is softly filled with clean sheepskin trimmings from our workshop, while the base contains approximately 1.5kg of pea gravel to keep it firmly grounded. A concealed zip gives access to the weighted compartment, allowing you to replace the gravel with something heavier when required — or perhaps use the hidden space to store a few tiny treasures.

Each Magical Mushroom will differ slightly. They are genuine workshop treasure and, once one has disappeared into its new home, we will not be able to make another exactly the same.

The details

• One-off mushroom-shaped doorstop
• Inspired by the Amanita muscaria mushroom
• Designed and handmade by Sanna
• Made in our North Wales workshop
• Crafted from velvety, long wool and Yeti sheepskin
• Detailed sheepskin spots, gills and skirt
• Cap filled with clean sheepskin trimmings
• Base weighted with approximately 1.5kg of pea gravel
• Concealed zip gives access to the weighted compartment
• Gravel may be replaced with a heavier filling if required
• Hidden compartment could also be used for small treasures
• Decorative and practical
• Not a toy

Dimensions

• Height: approximately 35cm
• Width: approximately 30cm at the widest point
• Weight: approximately 1.5kg

Good to know

This is a highly detailed, handmade piece created from natural sheepskin. Variations in the wool texture, curls and shape are part of its unique character.

The concealed zip allows access to the pea-gravel compartment. Any replacement filling should be clean, completely dry and securely contained.

Styling notes

Place this magical mushroom beneath a door in a bedroom, hallway, reading corner or relaxed living room.

It would be particularly wonderful in a woodland-inspired interior, but its sculptural shape and carefully layered textures also make it a delightful statement piece in a more grown-up neutral scheme.

When it is not holding a door open, it deserves to be displayed somewhere it can be admired.