In eastern lands they talk in flowers.And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowersOn its leaves a mystic language bears. Then gather a wreath from the garden bowers,And tell the wish of thy heart in flowers. ~Percival The Language of Flowers Story Collection is inspired by the 19th-century practice of assigning meaning to plants and blossoms. In an era when direct expression was often discouraged, flowers became a coded way to communicate: a small bouquet could convey messages of remembrance, love, respect, or reflection without a single spoken word. During the Victorian era, books known as floriographies became popular guides to the symbolic meanings of flowers. Early examples include Charlotte...
The Confectioner - Spring 2025 Story Collection is inspired by the colorful hard candy of the Victorian era and the candymakers continuing this tradition today using vintage equipment from the late-19th century.
The Glass Floats - Spring 2024 Story Collection is inspired by traditional fishing net floats made of recycled glass. Hailing from Norway, Japan and later the U.S., glass floats are highly sought after by beachcombers and antique collectors alike due to their vibrant colors and unusual story.
The Arraiolos - Winter 2023 Story Collection is inspired by Tapete de Arraiolos - a regional rug making tradition from the village of Arraiolos, Portugal. Tapete de Arraiolos are hand embroidered rugs or carpets that are a central product of the Alentejo region of Portugal. View of vineyards, cork trees, hill towns, and open fields of the Alentejo region. Map of Alentejo region of Portugal. Source: Gifex.com Arraiolos rugs are the result of a unique regional interpretation of rug making, which developed in the village of Arraiolos by at least the 18th century, but likely dates back to around the 16th century. Local sheep and flax were farmed to provide the materials needed to make the rugs, and dye plants were imported or...
The Lost Apples - Fall 2022 Story Collection celebrates the colors of the autumnal apple harvest and is inspired by Shacksbury Cider’s Lost Apple Project, which preserves Vermont’s heritage apples by turning them into great cider.
