What a tassel charm is
A tassel is a bunch of threads tied at the top and left loose below, so it swings and moves as the phone does. On a phone charm it usually hangs below a few beads, a crystal or a flower, and it softens the look of a plain case. Tassels belong to a long tradition of decorative knotwork, and some of the pieces here take their style from traditional Chinese knot tassels.
What is in this range
- Tassel charms on a short chain: a cherry blossom with crystal beads and a tassel, short enough to hang neatly from a case or a bag strap, in several colours. See flower and daisy charms and crystal and rhinestone charms.
- Tassel straps: lanyards with a tassel charm that work round the wrist or round the neck, and a clear beaded bracelet-style strap with a crystal tassel star. See wrist straps.
- Tassels to make your own: mini thread tassels sold in packs, ready to tie onto a strap, a bookmark or a charm you make yourself. See DIY charm kits and the guide to making a phone charm.
Choosing and caring for a tassel charm
Length matters more with a tassel than with most charms, because a long tassel trails. A short tassel charm suits everyday use on the phone. A longer one looks its best on a bag, or on a strap worn round the wrist where it hangs free.
Colour matters too. The threads are the biggest block of colour on the charm, so match them to one colour in the case, or choose a strong contrast that stands out in a bag.
Thread tassels pick up dirt and can fray or tangle at the ends over time. Smooth them out with your fingers now and then and keep them out of the rain where you can. Wipe beads and crystals with a soft cloth, only slightly damp if needed, and dry them straight away rather than soaking the whole charm, because glued stones can come loose.
Questions people ask about tassel phone charms
How do I fix a tassel charm to a phone with no strap hole?
Most phones have no strap hole, so a strap needs something to fix to. A lanyard patch sits between the phone and its case with a loop out through the opening at the charging port, and cases with lanyard holes take a strap with nothing in between. A dust plug charm is the third way.
Can a tassel strap go round my neck?
One of the tassel lanyards here is made to work round the wrist or the neck. Never put a neck strap on a young child: the NHS warns that cords can wrap round a baby's or toddler's neck.
Are these safe for small children?
They are not toys. The NHS warns that babies and toddlers put small objects in their mouths and can choke. Beads, crystals and rings are small parts, so keep them out of reach of babies and toddlers, and pick up anything that drops.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.
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