Bookends (6 x 8 in); Woodburned Medieval Design; Arabesque; Fatimid Art; Historical Home Accents; Islamic art; hares; rabbits;
$96.90 $114.00
Technique: pyrography
Size: 6 x 8 in. (base); 6 x 9 in. (side); (6 x 6) center piece
Stain: Ipswich pine
Finish: Polyurethane
These lovely bookends were designed by a PhD who loves her books and gives them the opulence they deserve. Each custom 8 x 9 (base and side) bookend is ornamented with a 6 x 6 wooden center featuring an 11th century Fatimid arabesque design featuring a rabbit (hare) surrounded by a swirling arabesque. The medieval motif of the bird originates from a ceramic bowl made in Fatimid Egypt in the 11th century. Bowls and ceramics with either inscriptions or animal motifs in their center were very common in medieval Islamic pottery. The hare was a common motif because it symbolized luck and prosperity. We have brought this beautiful historic design to these bookends in order to bring some good old luck and opulence to your home or office space.
This set of handcrafted bookends is a perfect gift for a historian, bibliophile, teacher, or academic. They will instantly bring beauty and sophistication to any desk top or shelf in your home or office. These bookends are also available as a custom order where the 6 x 6 woodburned center design can be replaced with other designs from our store. Let us know if you have another idea and let us make you something beautiful and bring a little piece of history into your home.
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Processing time
5-7 business days
Customs and import taxes
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
Yes. We can gift wrap your purchase for an additional $10.00 service charge. Your gift wrapping is guaranteed to be unique and one of a kind. We use a variety of paper, ribbon, and decorative embellishments to create a very elegant gift wrap. Just let us know in a note at checkout that you would like your gift wrapped and we will create a gift wrapping listing for you in order to bill you for the service.
Custom and personalized orders
We are committed to providing our customers with well thought of and exceptionally made custom and personalized orders. Scroll through our website and our custom products section to get an idea of what you'd like. Anything you see on our website can be reproduced in larger or smaller sizes. We can also make things in the colors that suit you. Contact us and we will get back to you with an idea and proofs that will give you a good idea about what your project will look like.
Wholesale availability
Yes. Wholesale ordering is available. If you need a certain item or design in wholesale quantity we will certainly do that for you with competitive pricing. Please contact us for further details.
Payment options
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