HONEYBEES ANIHTO BLE (Crete) CUSHION COVER

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CUSHION COVER - PRODUCT DETAILS & STYLE NOTES

45cm x 45cm

Cotton Drill Deluxe

Gentle machine wash + Dry Cleanable

Digitally custom printed on both sides

These one-of-a-kind cushion covers can add a splash of colour to your sofa, armchair, bed or window seat. The myriad of colours in the design make it easy. interesting and versatile for any home interior.

The covers also make a great conversational piece, or even a unique, personal gift idea.

*** Please note, cushion inserts not included ***

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ABOUT THE DESIGN

From the launch collection ‘MINOAN HONEYBEES - CRETE'.

The ‘HONEYBEES ANIHTO BLE’ features a digital design twist on the hand-drawn honeybees on a open or light blue (anihto ble) background.

The illustrations were designed by Melbourne artist Despina Tjobanakis who was inspired by the beautiful and intricate gold jewellery piece (pictured in `Collections' section) discovered in the Palace of Malia in Heraklion, Crete, Greece around 1800 BC.

All textile product options are digitally printed using non toxic, solvent free, water based pigment inks.

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MADE TO ORDER / CUSTOM MADE

We know you're excited, so whatever you order, we’ll get it out to you as soon as possible (Approx. 14 business days exc: art cards; they'll get to you quicker!).

Textile products are handmade, and we produce to order.

We take great care when we make our products, so you can have them for a long time.

If it's in stock, we will get it to you ASAP!

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PLEASE NOTE: This print is available as a:

- Silk scarf / face covering
- Zipped pouch
- Tote bag
- Linen tea towel/ Linen wall art print
- Art Card

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A little story to take, treasure and tell

The pure gold honeybees pendant is one of the most famous exhibits in the Heraklion museum in Crete, Greece.

It was found just outside the Minoan palace of Malia and dates back 1800 - 1700 BC.

It is a very detailed representation of two bees with curved bodies carrying a drop of honey to their honeycomb.

The bee played a significant role in Minoan and Mycenaen daily life where beekeeping was a craft which produced the fermented honey drink mead; older even than wine.

The bee was also the symbol of the Minoan-Mycenaen goddess Potnia, meaning “mistress”, who was also referred to as “The Pure Mother Bee”. Her priestesses were given the name Melissa meaning “bee”.