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Take time to pause and reflect in a tranquil space inspired by the serenity of East Asian retreats. Create a mindful escape in your garden and connect to the natural world with balancing outdoor features that capture the spirit of contemplative living. Rooted in nature, you’ll find ideas from Japan, China, Vietnam and beyond focusing on the art of simplicity and inner peace.
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Metal Heron Ornament
Due to their graceful movements and patient concentration, herons represent meditation in East Asia, appearing in Buddhist poetry, the most notable being 'The Jewel Mirror Samadhi', attributed to the ninth-century Chinese teacher Dongshan Liangjie. Handcrafted from recycled metal oil drums with protective coating for outdoor use.
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Hanoi Bamboo Rocking Chair
Made in Vietnam, this garden rocking chair has been crafted by hand in bamboo, capturing the simple lines and natural finish reflective of traditional Vietnamese homes. Perfect for moments of tranquility in your garden, gently rock back and forth on this contemplative chair.
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Japanese landscapes heavily influenced Liaigre's interiors for this house of five buildings, designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
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Ceramic Fountain
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Hedgehog Ornament
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Insect Hotel
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Solar Fountain
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Garden Fountains
Siana Solar Fountain
Contemplative 4-tier glazed ceramic fountain, gives a gentle cascade and inspired by hand thrown pots from the markets of Rhodes. Cleverly powered by a solar panel with 3m cable to allow optimum placement near the fountain.
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Laughing Budai
Grinning joyously from ear to ear, our Laughing Budai ornament invites generosity, abundance and contentment. Often called 'The Laughing Buddah', Budai is a Chinese folkloric deity who carries with him a plenty of goodwill. Providing a warm welcome into your home, rub his rotund belly for wealth and good luck. According to a short koan in Zen, Budai is said to travel the land giving goodies and asking for little in return.
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Chaing Mai Buddha Fountain
Our Chiang Mai Buddha Fountain will add to the tranquil ambience of your garden, inspired by the contemplative retreats of East Asia. This ornamental stone water feature with warm LED light recalling Bangkok’s Songkran (Water Festival) recirculates the water, creating a calming energy and flow.
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Beautiful Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
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Bagua Wind Chimes
Hang our Bagua Wind Chimes in your abode to promote feng shui; the ancient Chinese art used both to suppress and cure negative energy. These bronze coloured chimes hang from a square cherry wood frame, with a faux-turquoise drop charm recalling precious jade emblems. For inner peace, enjoy the soothing sounds of these wind chimes and the ambience of tranquility that they bring.