Please can anyone tell me what it's called?

BTW, he lights up too! ( much to Mr P's delight!)

As mentioned upthread, there is a bit of a tradition that "himself" has a new C....... decoration for his birthday, so he has now got 2, and at a bargain price!

Also, the lady in the village who I bought them from is glad that they are going to a good home.

She told me that her late husband was the one who was inclined to go a bit overboard at C..... and these items had been in the loft since he died. She is moving from the village to a retirement flat in Hampshire (nearer her family) so was having a clear out. A bit really.

I haven't had time to read through all the previous posts but I think what you are looking for is coir upholstery filling. Here's a link to some on Ebay:
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=coir+upholstery+filling&_sacat=0
or Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/s?ref=nb_sb_noss_1&k=coir+upholstery+filling&tag=gransnetforum-21
I haven't been able to find it in red but there is a black or ginger option. I think it's made from coconut fibre.

A wicker basket had what looks like red straw as a base?

Coconut matting, dyed red?

Again, thanks for the posts, but if you read back, the problem has been solved!

Sorry no time to read the whole thread but it could be wood wool, looks like straw but isn't.

Thank you for the posts, please see my post of 15.45

phoenix ?

Kapos is the stuffing/s used to mend old teddy bears. Is this what you mean?

I am pleased for you phoenix . Hope your stuffing goes as planned. Your Santa looks very jolly. Perhaps we should have a GN thread this Christmas with pictures of our best decorations.

I like that doodle, when I go on holiday I try to buy a Christmas baubles from where I am staying. My favourite a Rastafarian father Christmas

Is it coconut fibre?

Sigh

Also a big sigh from me on your behalf Phoenix. ?

On the Create and Craft channel I have heard sisal referred to as 'sissle'. Surely I am right in thinking it is pronounced 'sizeal'?

Good luck with your stuffing!

Just for info...
THIS PROBLEM IS NOW SOLVED.
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phoenix has already thanked everyone.

Agree shysal I would refer to the stuff that I have found & ordered as "sizeal"

sorry about the shouty bit

Is it FORISTS wire spray painted

??? I just love any thread by Phoenix. It’s always entertaining!