How big is the ornament?

3 inches (76 mm) across, faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon hanger, in a white or gold gift box.

What story is the ornament from?

The Adventures of Mustafa, The Littlest Camel, a picture book written and illustrated by J.K. Matthews. On his first caravan day a young camel wanders alone into a desert marketplace and learns, from a snake charmer, a mask carver, a silk merchant and an impatient English gentleman, that all good things come to those who wait. It is free to watch as a narrated read-along on Merlin Classics.

What does the ornament show?

The little camel at sunset in a red-tasseled halter, with a striped market awning and glowing lanterns on one side and a date palm and a distant caravan on the other. There are no words on the glass.

What size is it and how is it made?

It is a 3-inch faceted crystal glass round, printed in the USA, with the scene fading softly into clear glass at the edge. It ships in a white or gold gift box.

1 4

Camel · The Littlest Camel · Sunset at the Souk · Animal Holiday Ornament

$28.00 USD

Sale

Free U.S. Shipping

Size One size

Shape Circle + White Gift Packaging Circle + Gold Gift Packaging

More Animal Ornaments See All Town & Animal Ornaments

One small camel, one big market, and a lesson in waiting.

Every caravan has one. While the grown-up camels stand patiently waiting to be loaded, the littlest one has already decided that waiting is overrated, that the market smells wonderful, and that nobody will notice if he wanders off for just a minute. Somebody always notices.

He is Mustafa, The Littlest Camel, and it is his very first caravan day in The Adventures of Mustafa, The Littlest Camel, a picture book written and illustrated by J.K. Matthews. Too excited to wait for the loading to finish, he wanders alone into the desert marketplace, where a snake charmer, a mask carver, a silk merchant and one very impatient English gentleman each teach him something about patience.

It is a story about kindness from strangers, finding your way home safely, and the oldest advice there is: all good things come to those who wait. For a small camel in a big market, that is the hardest lesson of all.

A gift for camel lovers, travelers, anyone who has been to Morocco or the Middle East, and every child who finds waiting hard.

The ornament is the little camel at sunset in his red-tasseled halter, the sun going down behind him, a striped market awning and glowing lanterns on one side, a date palm and a far-off caravan on the other. It is printed on a 3-inch faceted crystal glass round that fades softly into clear glass, in a white or gold gift box.

3 in faceted crystal glass ornament · printed in the USA · white or gold gift box

QUICK FACTS — CAMEL CRYSTAL ORNAMENT

Series: Animal Holiday Ornament

Art: Camel (The Littlest Camel · Sunset at the Souk), original Merlin Classics engraving printed to the glass

Blank: 3-inch (76 mm) round clear crystal glass ornament, faceted gem-cut edge

Print: white-backed for contrast; red ribbon hanger

Packaging: white or gold gift box, chosen at checkout

Made to order in the USA

Watch The Read-Along Shop All Towns & Items

View full details

Wear Local. Feed Local. Stay Classic.

Product FAQs

How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

How do I send a gift?

Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address and your own as the billing address at checkout. Nothing ships with a price; the package includes a plain packing slip. Tracking goes to your email, not theirs. For birthdays and holidays, order two weeks ahead to be safe.

What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.