Holiday Ornaments
Handcrafted and 24k gold plated, this keepsake cloisonné ornament is made to last a lifetime. Ornament has Colby's Miller Library on one side, and Colby on the other.
Give the gift of a handcrafted work of art; no two ornaments are exactly alike! Each ornament comes in a silk covered gift box so they travel and store well and are always gift ready. The ornaments have a copper base, so they are extremely durable and shatter proof, but we still recommend that you handle them with care.
Cloisonné is an ancient, time consuming art which was introduced to China by western travelers in the 14th century. The work cloisonné, of French origin, means to compartmentalize or create different cells and applies to both the process and the medium. To begin the process, highly trained artisans bend wire strips by hand to create the patterns within the design. These wires are then soldered onto a copper form which has been carefully molded to create the desired shape of the ornament. Each cell is inlaid with enamels, then fired at very high temperatures repeatedly, then eventually cooled, polished and 24k gold plated to create this work of art.
This elegant glass ornament was hand-painted by a skilled artist using special narrow brushes and pointed sticks. The painting process begins with the careful creation of an outline of the image. The artist then begins the more difficult step of slowly filling in the colors. The entire hand-painted process requires several days and the result is a beautiful and unique ornament. This technique is known as reverse glass painting and is an art form found throughout Asia. Ornament features an autumn scene of Miller Library on one side, and Colby and Est. 1813 on the other.
Lounge pant with our ugly winter design featuring COLBY along with polar bears, snowy trees, and snowflakes. Slight vintage-heathered appearance. Elastic drawstring waist. 80% polyester, 20% cotton.
Made for us by the Bevin Bros. Bell Company, a sixth generation family run company based in Connecticut. Founded in 1832, they are devoted to the art and science of producing exceptional bells with a brilliant sound. Ours is a sweet sounding functional steel bell with a Colby Blue enamel finish. Colby and our Colby C logo are imprinted on one side. Hangs by a white cord loop. Bell mouth is approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Made in USA.
Lightweight hooded sweatshirt from CI has COLBY COLLEGE printed across the front underneath a red plaid pickup truck with a Colby C on it. The pickup truck is carrying a tree. Lined two piece hood. Matching braided drawcords with metal grommets. Rib knit cuffs and waistband. Taped neck for comfort. 80% cotton, 20% polyester.
Ceramic ornament has our Colby College Julia Gash design on one side. Boxed. Approximately 3" in diameter and 1/8" thick.
Wooden dreidel made of natural maple and decorated in Colby blue and gray. Nun, gimmel, hay, and shin on the four sides, Colby repeat printed on the top. 1 inch wide, 2.5 inches tall.
Custom cut wood mule ornament from Euro Decal. Approximately 3 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 1/4 of an inch thick. 3 inch hanging ribbon. Gift boxed.
Colby blue holiday ornament features a snowflake design with Colby printed inside. Design is printed in white on one side. Shatterproof ornament helps keep the holidays safer for your pets and family! Metallic top loop and string for hanging. Spherical ornament is approximately 3 inches in diameter.
Glazed ceramic disk ornament with our popular Retro Mule design laser engraved, above CLASS of [2025, 2028 or 2029], on one side. Ribbon for hanging. Approximately 3-1/4 inches in diameter.
Slate ornament has Colby, in script, above an image of a vintage pickup truck carrying a tree. Rustic string for hanging. Approximately 3 inches tall, 2-1/4 inches wide and 1/8 of an inch thick. Gift boxed.
Our adorable Mini Camp Mug from Neil has Colby printed underneath a Colby C on one side. Metal camp mug is dark blue with flecks of white. Rustic twine included for easy hanging. Gift boxed. Approximately 1-3/4 inches tall and 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
Overly Christmas Tree with Colby Seal Holiday Cards
Cards feature Colby's beautiful Seal as one of the ornaments on a holiday tree. Tree is set against a Colby blue background. Exterior message: Season's Greetings. Interior message: And best wishes for a Happy New Year! Box of ten cards and envelopes. Printed in USA.
The Colby Seal is engraved on both sides of this elegant pewter ornament from RFSJ. Dark blue ribbon attached for easy hanging. Gift boxed. Approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter and 1/8 of an inch thick.
Three dimensional wooden stocking ornament. COLBY is printed on the stocking cuff above a winter scene depicting a snowman and trees (on different three dimensional layers.) They are set against a snowy night sky. Natural cord for easy hanging. Approximately 3-1/4 inches tall, 2 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick.