Most are made of glass and finished with paint, glitter, and ribbon accents; many are hand-painted and include glittered highlights.
They are intended for indoor display and are usually hung on a tree with a hook or ribbon through a hanging loop. They can also be displayed on tabletop ornament stands or incorporated into wreaths and garlands.
Listings typically note that these ornaments are unlit, require no batteries, and are recommended for indoor use.
Some ornaments are mouth‑blown and hand‑painted; examples cite mouth‑blown glass made in Poland and hand‑blown, free‑blown glass handmade in Italy by artisans.
They are sold both as single ornaments and in small sets; many listings offer single 1‑piece ornaments while some offer 3‑piece assorted sets.
They often use warm golden‑brown 'gingerbread' tones with white glittered 'icing' and soft pink highlights, plus candy‑bright accent colors like green, red, and gold.