{"product_id":"willow-tree-kindness-figurine-darker-skinned-girl-3-inch-hand-painted-resin-cradling-cat","title":"Willow Tree Kindness Figurine — Darker-Skinned Girl, 3-inch Hand-Painted Resin Cradling Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Tree Kindness (Girl, Darker Skin) is a 3-inch hand-painted resin figure of a seated girl cradling a yellow cat, created to express the sentiment “Above all, kindness.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpted piece from Willow Tree captures a quiet, tender moment through simple forms and gentle texture. Carved originally by artist Susan Lordi and reproduced in hand-painted resin, the figure features a cream dress, darker skin tone, and natural hair color. It arrives in a fitted Signature Collection box with an enclosure card that reads the piece’s sentiment, making it ready to gift or add to a contemplative home display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Willow Tree Kindness figure represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure embodies a feeling of compassion and calm rather than a literal scene, relying on posture, gesture and minimal detail to convey emotion. The seated girl holding a small yellow cat suggests comfort, care and gentle presence without facial features, letting viewers project their own meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSentiment printed on the enclosure card: “Above all, kindness.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeated pose and cradled cat convey tenderness and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimal facial detail invites personal interpretation and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the figure made and finished?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Willow Tree piece begins as an original hand carving by Susan Lordi in her Kansas City studio. The figure is cast in resin from that carving, then individually painted by hand to achieve subtle shading and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal carved design by Susan Lordi; figure reproduced from her carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-painted finish for nuanced color and visual depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable resin cast that preserves carved surface detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I display or use this sculpture at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 3-inch size makes this piece versatile for small vignettes, mantels, bookshelves or bedside tables. It pairs well with other Willow Tree child figures to create family groupings or to mark relationships and milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\" height fits on shelves, desks, and window sills without dominating space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks in group arrangements with other Willow Tree figures to reflect family ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaged in a ready-to-gift Signature Collection box with sentiment card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat care does the figure require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Willow Tree Kindness figure is made for display and requires only light upkeep to maintain its appearance. Avoid immersion in water or abrasive cleaners; gentle dusting preserves the painted surface and textured carving details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDust with a soft brush or cloth; avoid liquids and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep out of prolonged direct sunlight to prevent paint fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResin construction is sturdy but handle with care to prevent drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Willow Tree Kindness (Girl, Darker Skin) suits anyone seeking a small, meaningful gift or a quiet decorative piece that speaks to compassion and connection. It’s appropriate for collectors of Susan Lordi’s work, people building a family grouping of child figures, or anyone who values handcrafted, hand-painted art objects that convey feeling without words. The included sentiment card and fitted box also make it a thoughtful choice for birthdays, thank-you gifts, sympathy gestures, or simple reminders to practice kindness in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How tall is the Willow Tree Kindness figure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The figure measures approximately 3 inches tall, ideal for shelves and small displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does the piece come gift-ready?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — it ships in a fitted Signature Collection box and includes an enclosure card with the sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Willow Tree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49196373737691,"sku":"B00ZDVOL42","price":48.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1188\/3483\/files\/willow-tree-kindness-front-view.jpg?v=1788009060","url":"https:\/\/homelypantry.co.uk\/products\/willow-tree-kindness-figurine-darker-skinned-girl-3-inch-hand-painted-resin-cradling-cat","provider":"The Homely Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}