Folk signs and gifts
Sometimes it is not easy to choose a gift, if you take into account not only the tastes of the hero of the occasion, but also all kinds of folk beliefs. It is said that some gifts bring misfortune, for example, a handkerchief - it is necessary to tears, and slippers - to a long illness. At the same time, each culture has its own prejudices, and sometimes superstitions even contradict each other. Is it worth following such traditions?
Amber: to separation or luck?
The ancient Greeks considered amber to be the frozen tears of Phaethon, the son of the sun god, who died while driving a solar chariot. The grief of his parents, Helios and Klimenta, the daughter of the sea goddess, was very great. That's probably why the legend was born that the gift of amber leads to separation. The ancient Romans were no longer so categorical and gladly presented amber dishes and jewelry to each other, considering the beautiful stone a talisman against dark forces, misfortunes and diseases. There is no need to even doubt this, especially if you have an icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary or the Holy Healer Panteleimon made of Baltic amber in your house. Choose your favorite amber souvenirs on our website and invite good luck to the house!
Weapons as a sign of friendship and affection
Europeans are sometimes afraid to give each other knives and other sharp objects, because they bring discord and quarrels into the house. However, in the Caucasus, they will not agree with this, because here a knife is the most coveted gift, symbolizing valor, bravery and courage. In the Middle East, edged weapons have always been a sign of respect and trust, and in Finland even now gift knives are recognized as an attribute of friendship and good disposition towards a person.
Our catalog contains the rarest samples of collectible weapons. Here you will find noble daggers with a Damascus steel blade, admiral's cutlasses with gilding, stylish knives made of silver, brass, wood or mammoth tusk, as well as elegant sabers, dreams and swords. For thousands of years, the possession of edged weapons has been a privilege, so feel free to give your dear people masterpieces that recognized craftsmen have worked on!
Abundance with new dishes
As for the dishes, there is only one sign here - you should not give empty trays and dishes, fruit bowls and candy bowls, sugar bowls and caviar bowls. Fill them with sweets, fruits and delicious delicacies - such gifts are always a pleasure to receive! Beautiful dishes bring abundance and good luck to the family, especially if they are made by craftsmen from Zlatoust. A magnificent brass samovar with glasses in cup holders, decorated with enamel and rhodonite, will turn the most ordinary morning into the best time of the day. An exquisite roll-top made of the famous German porcelain Weimar Porzellan will decorate the reception, because it is intended at least for royalty. And don't believe that cutlery leads to a quarrel. Such prejudices arose due to the fact that knives and forks are sharp, and in the Middle Ages it was believed that stabbing objects attract evil spirits. We live in the 21st century, when science has defeated superstition, but to calm down, you can, as the priests advise, sprinkle a gift with holy water.
On the pulse of time
Do you know that in China they try not to give each other watches? The fact is that they symbolize the passing of time, hinting that life is shortening, because we are getting older every day. But now people no longer treat hours and minutes with fear and prejudice. We learn to manage time and stop the happiest moments that turn into eternity. There is, perhaps, no one who will give up the chic onyx and silver Gustav Klimt table clock decorated with finish. They are pleasing to the eye and help you plan your work day more effectively. Marble clocks "Milky Way" and "Immersion" (an incredibly colorful product made of agate, serpentine and amethyst) have a more concise design, but at the same time they look very aristocratic. Such gifts make us more organized and collected, and who will refuse to make friends with time? By the way, if you believe in omens, then let the person who received the watch as a gift give a coin in return, and then the negative impact of the gift will be neutralized. At least, that's what feng shui experts advise.
In search of wisdom
Surprisingly, even printed publications sometimes do not have a very good reputation. In some countries, it is believed that a donated book brings with it quarrels and infidelity, especially if it is a collection of poems or a novel about love. A very controversial theory... What's wrong with book products? Why should a love bestseller break marital bonds, and not vice versa seal them? Since ancient times, the book has been the personification of wisdom and culture, a storehouse of knowledge and the most pleasant companion. If you are looking for just such a gift, pay attention to the beautiful edition of Omar Khayam in a noble salary with enamel trim and lapis lazuli, the mini-library "Diamond" in a handmade binding and an oak cabinet, a three-volume book by Sergei Yesenin, the most romantic poet of the silver age, or the Gospel in a leather casket with malachite decor. When choosing a gift, be sure to take into account the interests of a person, it is no coincidence that the Russian bibliographer N. Rybakin wrote that "choosing books for your own and others' reading is not only science, but also art."
The Kingdom of Birds
Figurines of birds, as many believe, make everyday life too hectic, but if you give an owl (for example, from the vertebrae of a whale), this is a completely different matter. An owl is a powerful amulet, especially if it is made of silver and has large wide-open eyes. Cranes are given when they want to wish family happiness, fertility and longevity, and flamingos are the best helper for fulfilling the most cherished desires. If you want wealth and career growth, buy a peacock figurine, which also helps to arrange a personal life.
Maybe you didn't know, but the most popular Feng Shui mascots are associated with animals and birds. It is very favorable to place a couple of ducks in the northwestern sector of the apartment, even if we are talking about a silver spice set or an amber painting "Ducks in a pond". These birds will bring good luck in love and help you find a soul mate. A heron standing guard over family values is better placed on the sunny side, and an eagle providing activity in public life will feel good in the office or in the southern part of the apartment - in the sector of fame and reputation. "Feathered" talismans have been used in Chinese culture for thousands of years, so they can complement the interior to improve the positive energy in the house.
Pearls and Secret Wisdom
The attitude towards pearls, which the ancient Greeks considered the tears of sea nymphs, is very ambiguous. They were sure that this stone brings sorrow and sorrow. However, in Buddhism, the pearl is one of the "eight jewels" and a symbol of rebirth, and among the Taoists it was associated with a person in search of truth and spiritual knowledge. Wonderful gifts are an amber photo frame decorated with pearls and a delightful jewelry box with a charming dragonfly on the lid. However, there is a version that the box is also not the best gift, because the person who accepted it can become very secretive, but if you put a small surprise inside, the old prediction will not work.
Decide for yourself whether to believe the signs of our ancestors. It is much more interesting to look at the world more broadly and marvel at the wonders, which are very many in our gift shop. Please yourself and each other!
