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Two vibrant blue glass sculptures depicting cresting ocean waves, one small and one large, displayed on a sideboard. - Shop Now.

Inspired by the movement of the sea

Ahead of World Oceans Day on 8 June, explore a collection inspired by maritime histories, ocean myths and the enduring pull of the sea, honouring the vast waters that connect our world and shape our history.

From objects formed by waves and flowing forms to designs influenced by ancient journeys, coastlines and sea life, this curated edit reflects the beauty, mystery and movement of the ocean.

At the centre of the collection is a unique wave sculpture, hand-blown from molten glass by the artisans at Teign Valley Glass on the edge of Dartmoor. It captures the dynamic motion of a cresting wave through delicate colour and craftsmanship.

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Curiosities from the deep

Cover of The World of the Odyssey & Other Greek Myths Jigsaw Puzzle. - Shop Now.
The World of the Odyssey jigsaw puzzle
Elegant silk habotai scarf featuring a design inspired by Hokusai’s Great Wave. - Shop Now.
The Great Wave silk habotai scarf
Pair of fish-shaped lavender sachets presented in a gift box. - Shop Now.

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Lavender fish sachets, set of 2
Treat bag filled with sea salt caramel and chocolate truffles. - Shop Now.

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Sea salt caramel truffles
Premium notebook with lined pages and an illustrated cover inspired by Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. - Shop Now.
The Birth of Venus notebook
Striking Arashi Shibori pleated silk scarf in tones of turquoise, magenta and violet. - Shop Now.
Pleated silk accent scarf, mermaid
Open book featuring Hokusai’s iconic wave motif, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. - Shop Inspired by Hokusai.

The legacy of the wave

Dive into a dedicated collection of fine art prints and unique gifts inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s masterpiece.

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Ocean hues

Drop earrings featuring a circular Celtic knot design decorated with paua shell. - Shop Now.
Celtic circle knot paua shell earrings
Vibrant necklace of emerald green frosted Murano glass beads. - Shop Now.
Emerald green Murano glass necklace
Vibrant bracelet of elongated Murano glass beads in rich blue hues. - Shop Now.
Murano glass twist bracelet
Pair of beaded hoop earrings featuring alternating turquoise and lapis lazuli beads with gold-plated discs inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery. - Shop Now.
Egyptian Middle Kingdom earrings

Maritime vistas and coastal art

Enormous rolling waves crashing in a bloom of ocean spray. - Custom Print.
The Blue Wave; Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson
Flock of water birds flying through a stormy grey sky above choppy water. - Custom Print.
Seagulls; Hans Frank

 
Array of fish, crustaceans and other marine life in a body of water. - Custom Print.
Fish and crustaceans, from the "Buch der Natur"
Selection of shells of various sizes and colours viewed from above. - Custom Print.
Studies of shells; Anton Henstenburg
 
Gold framed print of J.M.W. Turner’s A Storm (Shipwreck) displayed on a green wall. - Shop Prints and Postcards.

Capturing the storm

Discover our diverse gallery of prints and postcards, including JMW Turner’s formidably atmospheric A Storm.

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Icons of ancient voyages

Bronze ornament depicting an ancient Greek trireme boat on a marble base. - Shop Now.
Greek trireme boat sculpture
Ornamental replica of a 16th century Mercator globe crafted from wood with a walnut finish, featuring detailed paper gores. - Shop Now.
Navigator’s terrestrial globe replica

Chronicles of the vast blue

Book cover for The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World - and Globalization Began. - Shop Now.
The Year 1000
Book cover for The Sea Journal: Seafarers' Sketchbooks. - Shop Now.
The Sea Journal
Book cover for Moby-Dick. - Shop Now.
Moby-Dick
Book cover for Odyssey. - Shop Now.
Odyssey

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