Moorcroft Japanese Collection - Japanese Apricot Bowl bowl The heart shaped rose opal

The heart shaped rose opal stone

Glossy porcelain figurine of two girls giving each other a hug along with their puppy

rounded bowl crafted from brilliant crystal

Little Ladybird is crafted from the finest black and white short mohair and features a pure wool felt ladybird ‘shell’ adorned with embroidered spots

This striking vermilion pagoda is renowned for offering one of Japan’s most celebrated and recognisable views

Moorcroft Japanese Collection - Japanese Apricot Bowl bowl The heart shaped rose opalH 5cm x D 28. 5cm Designer: Nicola Slaney Numbered Edition The Japanese apricot (Prunus mume), known as ume in Japan, is highly significant as a cherished symbol of early spring, resilience, and renewal. Blooming in late winter, typically between February and March, the ume flower appears before the cherry blossoms, bringing colour and fragrance to the landscape while colder weather still lingers. Nicola Slaney takes us on a journey to Japan,