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Be inspired by famous words of appreciation and love for nature from some of history's most noted individuals with this golden leaf decoration. This decorative maple leaf features the quotation from William Morris Love the Earth which you dwell upon, and the soil which nourishes you.
Handcrafted in the UK, this decorative metal maple blends artistry with environmental appreciation. The leaf includes a 3mm hole for hanging with string or nylon line, making it versatile for gardens, walls, fences, or indoor displays year-round.
Supplied flat inside of recyclable card packaging, decorated with birds and branches, it can be gently shaped by hand or pliers for a naturalistic appearance. Part of a curated series pairing nature inspired designs with meaningful quotes, this piece honours the legacy of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement.
As a prominent figure in the arts, William Morris (1834-1896) was known not only for his talent as an artist and textile designer, but also for his activism. His contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement have stood the test of time, remaining highly regarded in present day.
Suitable for outdoor and indoor settings.
Founded in 2016, A Blackbird Sang draw, design and make a blend of functional and decorative nature, wildlife and poetry inspired art for both the home and garden. Using their craft, skills, tools and technology, where everything is made to order with a low-waste footprint. All of their materials are renewable or 'found'.
Materials: Mild steel, powder coated
Dimensions: 14.6 x 17.9 x 0.1 cm
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All products excluding Print on Demand prints:
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All International orders are dispatched using DHL DAP service. This means that we will only charge you for the cost of shipping. We offer a flat rate of shipping according to the delivery address location. Additional local duties and taxes charges, such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), may be applicable and will be calculated and charged to the recipient during customs clearance. The duties and taxes will be calculated according to the value, Country of Origin, and product type of the order contents, as well as local VAT.
Customs policies vary for each country, so it is advised you contact your local customs office for further information.
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UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch
- Small – Medium parcel (<1,999g) – shipping cost £5.00
- Medium – Large parcel (2,000g – 5,000g) – shipping cost £8.00
Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays). PO Box addresses cannot be accepted.
- Flat rate (2,000g maximum) – shipping cost £24.00 (does not include taxes and duties)
Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays). PO Box addresses cannot be accepted.
- Flat rate (2,000g maximum) – shipping cost £28.00 (does not include taxes and duties)
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There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.
