Chic Hankie Display

Why let those lovely hankies sit around in a drawer when you display them on a vanity or dresser. This display I made from using old lamp and chandelier parts.



The ornate base is a base from a small vintage lamp. It alread had the lamp rod so all I had to do was remove the socket wiring and the glass rod cover.

The circular display piece was a candle cup or bobeche from an old chandelier. This one worked perfectly because of it's reticulated (pierced) design.

When turned upside down it was perfect for slipping the corner of the folded hankies through the holes  from the underside. I topped it off with a small lamp finial. When using lamp parts the metals don't always match so painting is a great option to bring it all together. This one I painted an Ivory satin and chipped the paint with a nail file for a perfect Shabby Chippy look.

Items needed for this project:
1 small lamp base
1 7-8" lamp rod threaded at both
1 reticulated metal chandelier bobeshe
1 lamp finial

1 can of spray paint

1 old nail file for chipping the paint

Note: Most lamp parts come in 2 sizes. This project uses the smaller size rod and finial. Flea markets and garage sales are great places to find old lamps. I rarely paid over $3 for any of them and they provide so many usable parts  for projects as you will see in future projects to be posted.

Other ideas for hankie displays like the ones below, I found on the internet.

This is an antique napkin doll but is perfect for displaying hankies too. The napkins or hankies when added create the skirt to the doll's dress.

This idea is a very creative use for an old spoon display. It holds quite a few hankies. They come in many sizes and can be painted to suite your decor.



This unusual display found on Nanalulu's site is made of old wood and flatware bent to create hooks. It can not only hold hankies or necklaces, but can be used in the kitchen to hold an apron collection, towels, or even pot holders.



Who would have thought to hang hankies on a curtain rod with cafe rod clips for a window valance. Perfectly Shabby Chic for the kitchen, laundry, bedroom or bath. 



Remember, "Shabby Chic is not out of style until YOU say it is."

Enjoy!