{"product_id":"paperblanks-firebird-cotton-tote-bag-pa9754-9","title":"Paperblanks Firebird Cotton Tote Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry your journals, books and everyday essentials in style with this Firebird cotton tote bag from Paperblanks, featuring a handy inner zip pocket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one’s home will bring health and happiness. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Firebird design. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warmth and optimism of the legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that hanging a wooden Bird of Happiness over one’s hearth will bring good health and fortune to those who live under its warm embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist Nadezhda Sokolova, also known as Nadya Sokolova, has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore and brought new life to the birds of legend. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warm and sunny legend of lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a “wood chip bird,” the story goes that one day a hunter in the far North Arkhangelsk province returned home to his sick son, who had been suffering alone in the cold with no one around to help. The boy begged to see the sun, but the father had nothing to offer except a small fire. As the fire died down, the father was inspired to carve a bird for his son from the glowing embers. When he hung the carving above his son’s bed it miraculously came to life, with the boy exclaiming, “Here is the sun!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday a similar legend, known as the Firebird, lives on in Slavic folklore. In both traditions, the bird represents a symbol of the sun, bringing well-being to those who hang one in their home. They are often hung over the hearth, above the dining table and over a child’s cradle. The movement of warm air in a home brings the wooden birds to life, spinning them in a circle where they hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this bright and lively Firebird image, the story of the Phoenix, rising from its own ashes, also comes to mind. In the confluence of these legends comes a sense of singularity, with all watched over by the warmth of the sun. May this flaming red firebird bring such good luck to your own life and brighten up a dark spot in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds of Happiness batik-style painting by Nadezhda Sokolova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 × 380 × 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firebird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds of Happiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner zipper pocket size: 220 × 155 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Colour: Cream with dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up to 7 kilograms (approximately 15.5 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable strap for carrying the bag over one's shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded Paperblanks tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork credit printed on inside of the bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA9754-9 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439797549\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386160763208,"sku":"PA9754-9","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439797549_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779224","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-firebird-cotton-tote-bag-pa9754-9","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}