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| Arabian HorseTHE HORSE IS GOD'S GIFT TO MANKIND Most Arab horses are descended from one particular horse from the 19th century stud of Abbas Pasha the first. This decorative tile is based on a contemporary painting: a groom schools the proud horse which is dressed with elaborate trappings, echoed by the richly engraved background pattern.
A special tile for horsemen and women all over the world. Dimensions: 10.3cm x 10.3cm |
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| Celtic FishPEACE PEACE PEACE This simple but bold tile design is based on carvings on Pictish stones from the north of Scotland and the outer Isles. It shows three intertwined fishes, each holding another’s tail in its mouth...
Fish had a special significance for the early Christian. The first letters of the five Greek words for ‘Jesus Christ Son of God, Saviour’ means ‘fish’. The number three has also always had significance, representing the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The word Peace is carved into each of the three fishes to read Peace, Peace, Peace and the tile makes a lovely present with a message for us all in these hectic times. Dimensions: 10.5cm |
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| Fish Carpe DiemCARPE DIEM Usually translated from the Latin of the Roman poet Horace in his Odes as 'seize the day', or sometimes as 'enjoy the day’, or ‘pluck the day when it is ripe'. Lord Byron was the first to integrate the phrase into English in his 'Letters' of 1817: "I never anticipate, - carpe diem - the past at least is one's own, which is one reason for making sure of the present."
The phrase has been enthusiastically absorbed into today’s language, perhaps especially since the cult film The Dead Poets’ Society (1989) used it as a neat summary of the story’s philosophy.
This wall design incorporates fish (carp) to make a visual pun. It makes a good fishing gift for anglers or anyone with a special birthday or anniversary... especially for someone who is retiring or hitting 60 – 70 – 80! Dimensions: 10.2cm x 10.2cm |
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| GargowlGARGOWL “Gargoyle - Grotesque spout usually with human or animal mouth head or body, projecting from a gutter of esp. Gothic building to carry water clear of the wall” (Oxford English Dictionary)
With its humorous mis-spelling GARGOWL, the terracotta tile is based on a stone carving on the tower of Brasenose College, Oxford. This wall decor would make a comic gift for bird lovers and be an addition to the collection of any owl fancier... Dimensions: 10cm x 9.3cm |
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| Rabbit on a FieldA MON SEUL DESIR The lovely intricate background of many 15th century Flemish tapestries, filled with richly interwoven flowers and herbs, is known as Mille Fleurs - “A thousand flowers”. A design based on this pattern forms the backing for an endearing rabbit taken from the Lady and the Unicorn tapestry in Musée de Cluny, Paris.
The phrase in its formal banner reads ‘à mon seul desir’ which can be translated as ‘for my only love’.
This beautiful intricate wall hanging could make the perfect gift for a child, a lover, or anyone fond of small sweet animals. Dimensions: 10.5cm x 10.5cm |
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| Three HaresThree hares share three ears as they chase each other around the design. Hares in this form have recently been found on the roof of a 6th century Buddhist temple in Dunhuang, Central China. On carpets and in other ways the image must have travelled eastwards and westwards along the Silk Road. Archaeologists have traced examples in Syria, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and the Northern Himalayan area.
For Christians, the number three in any context became a representation of the Trinity, so the image can be also seen in the form of carvings and roof bosses in many medieval European churches. The symbol was adopted by the Guild of Tinners as their emblem and it appears carved in several Cornish churches.
This ceramic wall tile is based on a 14th century roof boss in Wissenburg, Northern France. It is a lovely and interesting tile for people fascinated by the hare and its legend, and for animal lovers everywhere. Dimensions: 10.5cm |
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