Parable is an emerging British company, making hand-crafted quality products derived from a unique collection of vintage wallpaper printing rollers.
These amazing original works of art were designed as a means to an end: to print wallpaper. However, the quality of workmanship necessary to make these special artefacts is so wonderful, we felt it was a travesty they were never meant to be seen.
So, to change that, we spent many years developing techniques that now enable us to faithfully replicate the wallpaper printing rollers and produce them in new forms for your home and garden. Our finished products are seamless and three-dimensional in relief, making them extremely difficult to produce but very special to own. Our products are not mass-produced but are made either individually or in small batches in Devon, England.
We are extremely proud to launch with our stunning candles. Full height replicas of the rollers (approximately 58cm high), are made in limited numbers, but we also produce them in approximate third heights (22cm high). In beautiful solid colours or hand-painted in wonderful finishes, including with iridescent and interference paints, we believe these are the most beautiful candles in the world!
We have also photographed close-up detail of the original wallpaper printing roller elements and had these photos printed to make postcards. Framed individually or as a collage, these make great pictures for your wall. Alternatively, there is space on the back for your message to send to a friend. The pack of 10 cards (2 each of 5 designs) show the wood grain, dried printing ink and curvature of the rollers. Unusual subjects but very appealing. If you'd like just a small part of the Parable story to begin with, our postcards are for you!
We have many more products in development including lamps, mirrors, prints and other accessories. Register or subscribe to our site news on our website to keep up to date with our news and be the first to own a new Parable product.
We have also introduced Parable Art. Having developed our dedicated moulding techniques, we decided to use it to replicate other artefacts. Our Totem Pole lamps and candles are the first in our new range. Kids absolutely adore the colour changing lantern, operated by remote control, and we're told that when they have one in their bedroom, they are so keen to go to bed at night that these are now also a great hit with the parents! Actually, adults and children alike are mesmerised by the lamps.
We offer a bespoke service for anyone that has a special request so please feel free to contact us, even if just to request a colour you'd like your candle painted to match your decor.
You can find us at http://www.parabledesigns.co.uk/
We look forward to hearing what you think. Comments and suggestions on our site are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for reading our blog,
Amanda & Nigel.
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