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Ilma's Woodland Christmas Garland
Ilma's Woodland Christmas Garland
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Ilma's Woodland Christmas Garland
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From Ilma’s packing shed · Lobethal, South Australia
Three little trees, two deer and a warm glow – the garland her grandmother used to make
Last batch · only 143 left
“No candle ever goes near one of my garlands.” – Ilma
120 cm
natural jute rope (47 in)
3
trees lit from inside
~130
beads set by hand
“When I was seven, I sat on my grandmother’s rug and looked up at her garland for hours. I’ve spent 39 Christmases trying to make every one look the way hers did. These are the last ones my hands can make.”
– Ilma Kleemann (73), Lobethal, South Australia
What arrives at your door
- ▲1 woodland garland on a 120 cm (47-inch) rope of natural jute, ready to hang
- ▲3 layered little trees with scalloped, beaded edges and warm-white lights inside
- ▲2 hand-painted deer, each with a small wreath of greenery, tiny pinecones and a silver bead
- ▲5 silver stars – one on top of each tree, two hanging between the deer
- ▲Wooden beads, pine sprigs and pinecones knotted along the rope
What makes it Ilma’s
NO. 01
Three tiers, like a real fir
Each little tree is built in three layered tiers. Every tier ends in a soft scalloped edge, so the trees look like branches dusted with frost – not like flat cut-outs.
NO. 02
Beads set one by one
About 130 small beads run along the scalloped edges. Ilma sets them by hand, one by one. In the evening, when the lights are on, they sparkle like frost.
NO. 03
Two deer with gentle faces
The deer stand between the trees, each with a little wreath of greenery, tiny pinecones and a silver bead around the neck. Every face is painted by Ilma – no two look exactly alike.
NO. 04
Light from the inside
Tiny warm-white lights sit inside all three trees and run on batteries. No cord, no power point, no candle near the greenery – just a soft glow that makes a room feel calmer.
NO. 05
Stars, beads and rope
Five silver stars, wooden beads, pine sprigs and pinecones are knotted onto natural jute so the garland hangs evenly across a sideboard or along a railing.
NO. 06
Made to come back every year
Unpack it in December, pack it away in January. Ilma’s first customers have hung the same garland for more than thirty Christmases.
How to hang it
Choose your spot: a sideboard, a staircase railing, a bookshelf, a doorway or the top of a window frame. You don’t need a power point nearby.
Fasten both ends of the jute rope – tied around a railing, or over two small hooks or nails. Let the middle hang in a gentle curve.
Straighten the trees and deer so they face forward, and space the stars evenly between them.
Switch on the lights in the evening and turn off the lamps. That’s the moment Ilma’s customers write to her about.
A mass-made garland vs. Ilma’s
| Mass-made garland | Ilma’s garland | |
|---|---|---|
| Made | On a production line, by the thousand | One at a time in a packing shed in Lobethal |
| Trees | Flat, single-layer shapes | Three layered tiers with scalloped edges |
| Edges | Printed or plain | About 130 beads set by hand |
| Deer | Identical, often plain | Faces painted by hand, each with a little wreath |
| Light | Often none – or a candle next to it | Warm-white, battery-powered lights inside the trees |
| After Christmas | Ends up in the bin | Packed away and handed down |
Made by hand in Lobethal, South Australia
Behind Ilma Kleemann’s house stands an old apple-packing shed. For 39 years it has smelled of pine and coffee, with tins of beads on a shelf of old apple crates and freshly painted deer drying on a cake rack. Every garland she sold went from that bench to one small stall at the Christmas market in town – never online, never in the shops.
This year, arthritis in her hands has made the finest work impossible, and her doctor has told her to stop. One last batch of 260 garlands, half-finished in different stages, was still in the packing shed. Ilma finished them slowly, with her granddaughter Kirra (25), who now sends them out – the first and the last time anyone outside the Adelaide Hills can buy one.
Thank you for giving one of my last garlands a home. – Ilma
Perfect for
Questions people ask Kirra
Does it need a power point?
No. The lights inside the three trees run on batteries, so you can hang the garland wherever it looks best.
How long is it?
The jute rope measures 120 cm (47 inches). Hung in a gentle curve, it fits most sideboards, doorways and window frames.
Can I hang it outside?
Ilma makes it for indoors – over a doorway, along the stairs, across a window or a bookshelf. Keep it out of the rain and out of direct sun.
Can I order more than one?
Yes, as long as the last batch lasts. Many customers order one for themselves and one for their mother or daughter.
Will there be more after this batch?
No. These are the last garlands Ilma will make. When the 143 left are gone, there will be no more.
Ilma’s 90-day money-back guarantee
Try it risk-free. Hang the garland, switch on the lights and live with it for a while. If it doesn’t win you over, send it back within 90 days and get your money back – no questions asked. Every order is dispatched within 1–2 business days.
Care & use
For indoor use only. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth – never wet. Switch the lights off when you leave the house or go to bed, and take the batteries out before you pack the garland away. Store it loosely coiled in its box in a dry place, so the trees and deer keep their shape for next December. Keep it away from open flames, heaters and strong direct sun.
Product details
| Length | 120 cm (47 in) natural jute rope |
| On the garland | 3 layered trees, 2 deer, 5 silver stars, wooden beads, pine sprigs and pinecones |
| Light | Warm-white lights inside the 3 trees, battery-powered, no cord |
| Use | Indoor decoration |
| Made by | Ilma Kleemann, Lobethal, South Australia |
| Availability | Last batch – only 143 left |
| Shipping | Dispatched within 1–2 business days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Final Series
The Final Series
A message from Ilma:
For 39 Christmases I sold my garlands at one small stall at the Christmas market in Lobethal. Arthritis has made the beading too hard for my hands, and my doctor has told me to stop. These are the last garlands I will ever make – shaped, painted and beaded one at a time in my old apple-packing shed.
My granddaughter Kirra will keep posting them out after I close the shed at the end of November, until the very last one is gone.
When they're gone, they're gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across Australia
- Dispatched within 1–2 business days (Australia Post)
- Insured: every parcel is fully insured
- Packed by hand so the trees, deer and stars arrive in shape
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Kirra personally replies to every single email – as quickly as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hello to Ilma, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ACDT)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ACDT)
Email: info@backroad-goods.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the garland doesn't win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right – no hassle, no worries.