{"title":"The Curiosities","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrange little things. Beautiful oddities. Objects that don't feel the need to explain themselves. Exactly how we like them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poes-raven-nevermore-gothic-altar-rug-decorative-tapestry-alchemy-england","title":"Poe's Raven Nevermore Gothic Altar Rug \u0026 Decorative Tapestry | Alchemy England","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEVERMORE THE RAVEN, THE VEIL \u0026amp; THE WISDOM OF SHADOWS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome symbols are meant to be admired. Others are meant to be understood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Edgar Allan Poe's legendary poem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this extraordinary piece from Alchemy England captures the haunting beauty of gothic literature, ancient symbolism and the mysteries that have fascinated humanity for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its centre stands the raven, perched upon a human skull and a collection of forgotten books, silhouetted against the pale glow of the moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery detail tells a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raven - Wisdom, Mystery \u0026amp; the Unseen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout mythology and folklore, ravens have been regarded as messengers, guardians of hidden knowledge and creatures that move symbolically between the physical and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Norse mythology, Odin's ravens, Huginn and Muninn, represent thought and memory, travelling the world and returning with knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin witchcraft, the raven is often associated with intuition, transformation, divination and the mysteries beyond ordinary sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Skull- Mortality, Transformation \u0026amp; 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A raven that refuses to be forgotten. 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This extraordinary Gothic Raven Mirror is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite marriage of dark romanticism and antique grandeur, this statement piece features an intricately detailed black raven, its magnificent wings outstretched across an ornate, antique gold-effect frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast is breathtaking. Rich baroque ornamentation meets the untamed beauty of the raven, creating a piece that feels as though it belongs within the private chambers of an ancient manor, a Victorian occultist's study or a witch's treasured sanctuary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raven - Messenger Between Worlds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross centuries of mythology, folklore and magical tradition, the raven has held a fascinating place in the human imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Norse mythology, Odin's ravens, Huginn and Muninn, symbolise thought and memory, travelling the world and returning with knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin witchcraft, ravens are often associated with intuition, prophecy, protection, transformation and the mysteries that lie beyond ordinary perception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir intelligence and watchful nature have made them enduring symbols of wisdom and the unseen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mirror - Reflection, Truth \u0026amp; Divination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrors have long held significance beyond their practical purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn magical and esoteric traditions, reflective surfaces have been used for contemplation, introspection and scrying, a form of divination in which the practitioner gazes into a reflective surface as a focus for intuitive insight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with the raven, the symbolism becomes particularly captivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe raven invites us to look beyond appearances, while the mirror encourages us to look within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Statement Piece for the Witch's Sanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed above an altar, amongst treasured curiosities or as the centrepiece of a gothic interior, this mirror offers a beautiful balance of function, artistry and symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly suited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGothic, Victorian and dark romantic interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitchcraft altars and sacred spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflection, meditation and symbolic mirror scrying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaven-inspired collections and occult décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary gift for lovers of gothic art and mythology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dramatic black wings, sculpted feather detailing and elaborate antique gold-effect frame create an unmistakable presence without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Gothic raven with outstretched wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame: Ornate antique gold-effect finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaven: Black sculpted feather detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirror: Oval reflective glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Gothic, baroque and dark romantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse: Decorative mirror, altar display and interior statement piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who have never been afraid to look a little deeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mirror for the curious. 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