Meet Aster, a handmade pumpkin gourd luminary designed to bring warm, glowing charm to your Halloween décor and fall home styling. This carved gourd features a joyful, laughing expression and delicate leaf cutouts that allow candlelight to shine through, creating a cozy autumn ambiance.

Each piece begins as a real dried gourd sourced from farms in the United States. I carefully clean, carve, and finish every gourd by hand, using translucent paints and a wax finish to highlight the natural beauty of the shell. The interior remains natural and unpainted—no plastic, just authentic craftsmanship.

Aster wears a custom-designed witch hat with a bronze-toned brim and a tall, pointed top in an earthy floral print. The brim is accented with a fall foliage arrangement, adding rich texture and seasonal detail. The hat is wired for gentle shaping, giving each piece its own personality.

Her name, Aster, is engraved on the back using a pyrography pen, making her a collectible piece you can cherish year after year. A battery-operated tealight candle with a timer is included, casting a soft glow for approximately six hours each evening.

Place Aster on a mantel, entryway table, or as a fall centerpiece to create a warm, inviting display. She also makes a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift for Halloween lovers and collectors of handmade décor.

Product Details

• Real dried gourd sourced from U.S. farms

• Hand-carved and finished with translucent paint and wax

• Leaf cutouts for glowing candlelight effect

• Custom handmade witch hat with wired structure

• Fall foliage arrangement attached to brim

• Name engraved on back (pyrography)

• Includes battery-operated tealight candle with timer

• Size: approx. 20” tall × 8” wide

• One-of-a-kind handmade piece