Wishing Toads - Norwich has always made room for the unfamiliar.
In the 16th century, Dutch and Flemish refugees came to Norfolk seeking safety from religious persecution. They brought with them new weaving and dyeing skills, colours and ideas that became woven into the city itself.
Norwich called them The Strangers.
This collection takes its name from that history — a small tribute to new arrivals, new influences and the way unfamiliar things can become part of the fabric of a place.
Many tales are told of the flat lands of East Anglia. Amongst the most grisly were the rituals of the toad men who harnessed the magic of the Toad. Now many moons later here is an updated version, your very own wishing Toad.
The Toad comes with a wishing scroll to spell out your wish on and a set of simple instructions to follow, (find them on the inside of the box).
You make the wish and the Toad takes care of the paper work.
Colour: Pale apple
Talisman: renewal, gentle optimism and a calm start to new things.
5.5cm tall
Each one is individually hand-cast and finished as part of this small batch. The Toad you receive will be similar to those shown in the group photograph. While they share the same form and finish, subtle differences in tone, markings, and character make every piece slightly unique.
Each order is selected at random when packed.
You won’t be able to choose a specific Toad — part of the pleasure is not knowing exactly which one will make its way to you.
Wishing Toads - Norwich has always made room for the unfamiliar.
In the 16th century, Dutch and Flemish refugees came to Norfolk seeking safety from religious persecution. They brought with them new weaving and dyeing skills, colours and ideas that became woven into the city itself.
Norwich called them The Strangers.
This collection takes its name from that history — a small tribute to new arrivals, new influences and the way unfamiliar things can become part of the fabric of a place.
Many tales are told of the flat lands of East Anglia. Amongst the most grisly were the rituals of the toad men who harnessed the magic of the Toad. Now many moons later here is an updated version, your very own wishing Toad.
The Toad comes with a wishing scroll to spell out your wish on and a set of simple instructions to follow, (find them on the inside of the box).
You make the wish and the Toad takes care of the paper work.
Colour: Pale apple
Talisman: renewal, gentle optimism and a calm start to new things.
5.5cm tall
Each one is individually hand-cast and finished as part of this small batch. The Toad you receive will be similar to those shown in the group photograph. While they share the same form and finish, subtle differences in tone, markings, and character make every piece slightly unique.
Each order is selected at random when packed.
You won’t be able to choose a specific Toad — part of the pleasure is not knowing exactly which one will make its way to you.
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