TWO ICONIC SYMBOLS OF JAPAN
Perhaps the most captivating trait of the red crowned crane is its willingness to put on a show, beginning with a song, followed by a very distinctive dance, which is perfectly captured in the original Alexandra Llewellyn design. Alongside these famously sociable creatures, another popular Japanese symbol, the red poppy, unfurls its vibrant petals.
TOUCHED BY NINE DIFFERENT UK WORKSHOPS
Entirely handcrafted in the UK, every detail has been carefully considered to ensure a luxurious playing experience. Brought to life by experts skilled in time-honoured crafts – master joiners; a leather artist; a specialist in hand-lacquering – the intricate woodwork is undertaken by an artist who is an authority in the rare handcraft of marquetry.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Alexandra looks for the different patterns, textures and grains in the woods that best describe her artwork, including English Holly for the white poppy seed heads and dyed Tulipwood to mimic the vibrancy of the petals. The level of detail is incredible, with the red markings on the crane’s head, the ruffled folds of the petals and the delicacy of the poppy seed stems all captured with extraordinary delicacy upon the board.
