A delicate white orchid, preserved by hand in a polished globe of clear resin.
From the Bloomist x NYBG collection, skilled artisans in the United Kingdom build each globe gradually around a single white orchid, layering the resin by hand so every petal stays in place as it sets. A UV filter in the resin keeps the colors from fading over time. The finished surface is polished smooth, the flower visible from every angle, exactly as it was when it bloomed.
More than a functional paperweight, its a small decorative object that preserves natures beauty in lasting form. On a desk, shelf, side table, or bedside table, it brings a small piece of the natural world into daily view while also serving as a weight for papers, notes, and open pages.
The Steere Herbarium at NYBG has preserved botanical specimens since 1891, keeping each plant intact so its structure stays readable long after the original is gone. This white orchid paperweight holds a single bloom by the same principle, fixed in clear resin so its form stays visible on a desk or shelf.
- Real white orchid (Dendrobium sp.) suspended inside a 3.5-inch resin globe
- Clear polyester resin with UV filter to prevent fading over time
- Resin built up gradually by hand around the bloom; no heat or compression applied
- Hand-polished to a clear finish in the UK
- Packaged in a keepsake presentation box
- Each orchid varies naturally in petal arrangement and bloom size
