Classic Line

Weightlessly, the quill brings words soaring on the spirit of prayer and protection. In Islam, the quill is thought to have been created from light one thousand years before God created anything else. Also a symbol of predestination, the quill writes words imbued with a spiritual and ancient guidance.

In the histories of many cultures, the shell was celebrated as currency, curative, adornment and art. Once containing the whole of a life-form, shells shield cycles of birth and rebirth. Shells are nature's created spaces, holding moments of life, growth and inrospection.

Luring our eyes to its interior womb, the singular flirtatious petal of the calla lily unravels in an act of seduction. Since its arrival from South Africa in the mid 1800’s it has enticed our greatest artists to trace its contours and endow their works with symbols of purity, grace and feminine beauty. Calla lilies disarm, unveiling a deep-seated sensuality in all of us.

Often the largest living thing in its landscape, with roots as deep and as broad as its canopy of leaves, the mighty oak stands alone as a symbol of strength, longevity and loyalty. Considered sacred to the ancient societies of Europe, its leaves adorn the emblems of powerful clans and nations. Prized for its great strength and beauty, its timbers grace our homes and institutions with warmth and assurance that endures for generations.

Thriving in the fresh water habitats of the American subtropical southeast, the Alligator is the undisputed apex predator of land and water. Virtually unchanged for 200 million years, it is a floating time capsule armed with a prehistoric ferocity that fought with dinosaurs. Respected and admired throughout time, it has become a symbol of strength and power, a living reminder of the enduring untamable wilderness.

Admired for its sheer power and fluid grace, the horse has figured a permanent place in the story of human civilization. From the moment ancients from Asia saddled the first horse, it has powered our earliest migrations, ploughed our expanding crops and propelled our march towards industrialization. While steadfast in its burden, the horse has become a kindred soul and loyal companion. Asserting a quiet nobility, the horse remains a symbol of strength and freedom.