A small holiday scene on a 4 x 4.5 cm brooch: a large terracotta cat in the back, two smaller kittens (one creamy yellow, one beige-grey) seated at its feet, and two wrapped gift boxes between them (a red box with yellow polka dots, a tan-and-gold checkered box with a red ribbon). Rose-gold contour, magnetic clasp, no pin. A character piece that doubles as a thoughtful Christmas gift.
This brooch tells a tiny story: a large terracotta cat sits in the back, broad face, oval white eyes, a satisfied expression; in front of it two smaller kittens, one in creamy yellow enamel, one in pale beige with grey markings, look up curiously. Between the three, two wrapped gift boxes (a red box with yellow polka dots and a small bow, and a tan-and-brown checkered box tied with a red ribbon). Rose-gold contour throughout, hand-painted enamel for the cats and the gifts, 4 x 4.5 cm total. A magnetic clasp closes the brooch through the fabric, with no pin going through.
The brooch is small, character-driven and emotionally easy to give. It works as a stocking filler or a small gift in itself (Secret Santa, post-Christmas thank-you, work colleague present), and it travels easily in any wrapping. Because the design is unmistakably Christmas (the gift boxes carry the season), it lives best on a December and early January wardrobe: red knit cardigans, ivory wool coats, dark green scarves, denim jackets layered for the high street. After the season, it works as a cat-collector piece year-round, with the gifts reading as "presents under a paw" rather than holiday-specific.
Three placements that work especially well: high left of a chunky knit cardigan, between the shoulder and the breast; on the corner of a wool scarf folded at the shoulder; on the lapel of a dark green or burgundy blazer for a December dinner. The 4 x 4.5 cm format keeps the brooch readable without crowding small accessories. For more cat-themed brooches with the same magnetic system, see the cat brooches sub-collection; for the wider magnetic edit, see magnetic brooches; for all animal motifs, the animal brooches selection.
The brooch is two pieces: a rose-gold-plated front holding all the visible design, and a small disc with two rare-earth magnets for the inside of the fabric. The two snap together through the textile, no pin. The pull is calibrated for fabrics up to about 4 mm thick, which covers wool scarves, cashmere knits, denim jackets and light wool coats. The brooch can be moved from one garment to another in seconds, without marking the fabric.
Zinc alloy body with rose-gold plating. Hand-painted matt enamel for the cats and the gift boxes, sealed against dust and minor abrasion. To preserve the enamel colour over multiple seasons, store the brooch flat in a soft pouch separate from other metal jewellery, wipe with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid perfume, hairspray and chlorinated water. The magnets retain their strength indefinitely with normal use.
| Dimensions | 4 x 4.5 cm |
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| Material | Zinc alloy, rose-gold plating |
| Enamel | Terracotta, cream, beige-grey for the cats; red, yellow, tan, brown for the gift boxes |
| Fastening | Two-part magnetic clasp, no pin |
| Suitable fabrics | Silk, knit, wool, denim, felt, faux leather |
Christmas-coded but not exclusively. The gift boxes carry the holiday reading from late November through early January; outside that window, many wearers continue to wear the brooch as a "cat family with presents" piece without the Christmas association. It works particularly well as a Secret Santa or stocking filler.
Yes, through a single layer of wool coat up to roughly 4 mm thick. For very heavy boucle or felted outerwear, place the brooch on a single-fabric area such as the lapel or collar for the firmest grip.
As with any magnetic accessory, we advise customers with a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or insulin pump to keep the brooch at least 15 cm from the device and to check with their physician before regular use.