{"product_id":"the-hand-that-holds-the-balloon","title":"The Hand That Holds the Balloon","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Stranger Folkes Archive is chosen for a reason. Some are curious, some unsettling, and others are simply too strange to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen No. A-0769 was one of those pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma found it where she least expected — a gilded frame, a distressed hand and a bright red balloon announcing \u003cstrong\u003e“FREAK SHOW.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe wasn't entirely sure what disturbed her more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr the feeling that it was still holding on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, Emma decided it belonged in the Archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its elaborate gold-effect frame, sculpted hand, coiling serpent and wonderfully strange carnival-inspired balloon, this is certainly not ordinary wall décor. The combination of ornate baroque detailing and macabre imagery gives it the unmistakable feel of something that might have once belonged inside a forgotten travelling curiosity show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rustic, aged finish adds even more character, with visible cracks, distressed detailing and imperfections giving the piece an intentionally weathered, gothic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully unusual statement piece for \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ealternative, eclectic or curiosity-inspired\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003einteriors — perfect for anyone who likes their décor a little darker, stranger and guaranteed to start a conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGothic decorative wall plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnate gold-effect baroque-style frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpted skeletal\/aged hand detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed \u003cstrong\u003e“FREAK SHOW”\u003c\/strong\u003e balloon detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative serpent detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic, distressed and aged-effect finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall-hanging design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Gothic, Halloween and alternative interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 24cm tall × 16cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand has a deliberately rustic and distressed finish, including visible cracks and imperfections. These are part of the character and intended appearance of the piece rather than flaws to be concealed. Please see the close-up photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchive Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen No. A-0769\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwaiting its next custodian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis particular piece has been selected for the Stranger Folkes Archive and is currently available here. Once claimed, this exact piece will leave the Archive and will no longer be available through the Stranger Folkes website.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stranger Folkes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54859566317911,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/7267\/0807\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep2_2026_05_22_00PM.png?v=1788366247","url":"https:\/\/strangerfolkes.co.uk\/products\/the-hand-that-holds-the-balloon","provider":"Stranger Folkes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}