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THE MEANING BEHIND THE GIFT

Every symbol
carries a wish.

For generations, people have said love, luck and remembrance with symbols. We collect 400+ from cultures around the world, each with its documented meaning, and turn them into gifts that carry your wish.

Find a symbol by its meaning Shop gifts by wish

Scarves, pillow covers, tea towels & napkins · from $49 · free US shipping

  1. 1 · A symbolMandarin ducks & lotus: faithful, harmonious partnership
  2. 2 · A patternComposed with other meaningful symbols into one blessing design.
  3. 3 · A giftPrinted to order on a scarf, pillow cover or tea towel, with a card explaining every symbol.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES

Holiday gift guides

SHOP BY WISH

What would you like to say?

Every design names its motifs, where they come from and what they mean — plus a suggested gift message.

46 designs

Quiet Harbor throw pillow cover

Peace & safe keeping

Quiet Harbor

Olive branch · Anchor · Pingxi sky-lantern motif

A wish for steady days and a place to feel at ease.

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Growing Light throw pillow cover

Wellbeing & vitality

Growing Light

Five bats and longevity motif · Sun

A wish for good days, renewed energy, and room to grow.

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Two in Bloom throw pillow cover

Love & partnership

Two in Bloom

Mandarin ducks & lotus · Linked rings · Heart

A wish to keep choosing, growing, and making a life together.

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Side by Side throw pillow cover

Lasting friendship

Side by Side

Copihue flower · Krama checked weave · Nēnē

A wish for friendship that stays close through changing seasons.

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Gathered Branches throw pillow cover

Family & belonging

Gathered Branches

Tree · Qvevri vessel silhouette · Blown-glass-bead ornament

A wish for a family, however it is formed, to feel connected and welcome.

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Small Graces throw pillow cover

Gratitude & appreciation

Small Graces

Bojagi wrapping cloth · Agaseke basket

A small thank-you for care, generosity, or a thoughtful gesture.

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A Brighter Year throw pillow cover

Birthday joy

A Brighter Year

Peaches and bats blessings · Dahlia

A wish for a year of small joys, bright moments, and things to look forward to.

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First Light throw pillow cover

New beginnings

First Light

Sabzeh sprouts on Haftseen · Kukui

A wish for a fresh chapter with space, possibility, and hope.

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Open Skies throw pillow cover

Good luck & opportunity

Open Skies

Maneki-neko · Key · Five-point star

A wish for a fortunate opening and the confidence to meet it.

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Steady Ascent throw pillow cover

Career progress & achievement

Steady Ascent

Laurel wreath · Mountain · Sisserou parrot

A wish for meaningful progress, earned confidence, and work that matters.

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Beyond the Horizon throw pillow cover

Graduation & exploration

Beyond the Horizon

Compass · Open book · Edelweiss

A wish for curiosity, confidence, and room to discover what comes next.

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Golden Harvest throw pillow cover

Abundance & flourishing

Golden Harvest

Lotus & fish · Wheat ear · Three Abundances fruit

A wish for efforts to flourish and for enough to enjoy and share.

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Rooted Here throw pillow cover

A warm new home

Rooted Here

Ger dwelling silhouette · Shanyrak roof crown · Azulejo four tiles (original glazed construction study)

A wish for an everyday place of comfort, welcome, and belonging.

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Homeward Tide throw pillow cover

Safe travels & return

Homeward Tide

Luzzu painted eye · Seigaiha wave pattern · Scallop shell

A wish for a good journey and a welcome return.

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Little Dawn throw pillow cover

A new child & growing family

Little Dawn

Seedling · Acorn · Snow crystal

A wish for tenderness and support as a family grows.

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Quiet Courage throw pillow cover

Strength through a difficult chapter

Quiet Courage

Mugunghwa / rose of Sharon · Golden wattle · Oak leaf

A wish for steadiness without pressure to be strong all the time.

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Moonlit Pause throw pillow cover

Rest & calm

Moonlit Pause

Crescent moon · Blue water lily · Wau Bulan moon kite

A wish for unhurried moments and permission to pause.

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Light Returns throw pillow cover

Hope & gentle recovery

Light Returns

Rainbow · Bois Caraïbe flowering branch · Butterfly

A wish for gentler days and companionship during recovery or difficulty.

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Evergreen Days throw pillow cover

Many good years ahead

Evergreen Days

Pine and crane longevity · Cat and butterfly longevity · Cedar of Lebanon

A wish for more seasons of pleasure, connection, and time together.

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Held in Light throw pillow cover

Remembrance & comfort

Held in Light

Cempasúchil marigold · Origami crane

A quiet way to honor someone missed and offer companionship in grief.

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New Year Blossoms throw pillow cover

Lunar New Year blessings

New Year Blossoms

Chinese New Year narcissus study · Tree-peony flowering-branch study · Wintersweet flowering-twig study

A wish for a fresh, flourishing year, with good things in full bloom.

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Winter Lights throw pillow cover

Holiday warmth & togetherness

Winter Lights

Parol star lantern · Holly fruit-and-leaf sprig study · Snow crystal

A wish for warm lights, good company and a bright season together.

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Harvest Table throw pillow cover

Gratitude & a full table

Harvest Table

Wheat ear · Chrysanthemum autumn-spray study · Oak leaf

A wish for a full table, a grateful heart and good people gathered round.

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Steady Ascent · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Career progress & achievement

Steady Ascent · Blue & Gold

Laurel wreath · Mountain · Sisserou parrot

A wish for meaningful progress, earned confidence, and work that matters.

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Rooted Here · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

A warm new home

Rooted Here · Blue & Gold

Ger dwelling silhouette · Shanyrak roof crown · Azulejo four tiles (original glazed construction study)

A wish for an everyday place of comfort, welcome, and belonging.

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Quiet Courage · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Strength through a difficult chapter

Quiet Courage · Blue & Gold

Mugunghwa / rose of Sharon · Golden wattle · Oak leaf

A wish for steadiness without pressure to be strong all the time.

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Light Returns · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Hope & gentle recovery

Light Returns · Blue & Gold

Rainbow · Bois Caraïbe flowering branch · Butterfly

A wish for gentler days and companionship during recovery or difficulty.

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Evergreen Days · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Many good years ahead

Evergreen Days · Blue & Gold

Pine and crane longevity · Cat and butterfly longevity · Cedar of Lebanon

A wish for more seasons of pleasure, connection, and time together.

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New Year Blossoms · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Lunar New Year blessings

New Year Blossoms · Blue & Gold

Chinese New Year narcissus study · Tree-peony flowering-branch study · Wintersweet flowering-twig study

A wish for a fresh, flourishing year, with good things in full bloom.

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Winter Lights · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Holiday warmth & togetherness

Winter Lights · Blue & Gold

Parol star lantern · Holly fruit-and-leaf sprig study · Snow crystal

A wish for warm lights, good company and a bright season together.

From $49Choose
Harvest Table · Blue & Gold throw pillow cover

Gratitude & a full table

Harvest Table · Blue & Gold

Wheat ear · Chrysanthemum autumn-spray study · Oak leaf

A wish for a full table, a grateful heart and good people gathered round.

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How it works

  1. Choose a wish. Browse by occasion, or by the motif that speaks to you.
  2. Pick the piece. A cotton scarf, a throw pillow, an outdoor or floor cushion, a linen tea towel or a cotton napkin.
  3. We make it for you. Printed to order with your gift note, shipped within the US.