Purple Thistle Paperweight
Not only a symbol of military conquest as it has come to be known in Scottish legends and heraldry – the thistle can be also be seen in another light – soft and textured – as photographed by Karl Blossfelt.Â
Regardless of any symbolism, the care and patience put forward to make this seemless and crystal clear paperweight is magical and makes a beautiful object for any desk.Â
Large size available only, ø 85mm
Natural thistle flower and UV resistant resin
Photograph from (Karl Blossfelt, Urformen der Kunst (Berlin: Wasmuth, 1953)
Read the article from our trip to the welsh factory where these paperweights are made
