Hand-painted on heavy ceramic, this one-of-a-kind ornament features a dramatic deep-burgundy torso and luminous text scripted all over: the word “hallelujah.” A floral velvet ribbon completes the piece, adding a rich, tactile contrast for hanging.

Measuring approximately three inches in diameter, each ornament is signed discreetly at the nape with my initials and the year — a quiet mark of authorship on an heirloom meant to be kept.