Beautiful Things

A strikingly beautiful finch with distinct colours and markings, the Diamond Firetail is endemic to south-east Australian woodland areas. It is often found in flocks of up to forty (or more) birds. Each Songbird Pin is skilfully hand-shaped from clay, fired, then hand-painted. Because of...

Spending their days hidden away in tree hollows, the Boobook Owl is Australia's smallest, and arguably most studious, owl species. Their call "boo-book!" is hard to miss, and their distinctly golden eyes help them spot prey, feeding on insects and small rodents. Each Songbird Pin is skilfully hand-shaped from...

Swift by name and swift by nature, is the fastest parrot in the world. It is also one of only two long distance migratory parrots in the world (both being native to Australia), traveling south to Tasmania to breed in the warmer months. Sadly,...

A nomadic, elusive beauty found in Australia’s arid interior, the Princess Parrot was named in honour of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, who later became Queen of England (1901-1910). Each Songbird paperweight whistle is skilfully hand-shaped from clay, fired, then hand-painted by our team of...

The Galah is the most widespread of Australia's cockatoos, found in every state and territory. In Aussie slang, a 'galah' refers to someone who is being a 'clown' or an 'idiot', much like the colourful crazy antics of the bird. Each Songbird paperweight whistle...

Perhaps as colourful as an artist's palette, the Gouldian Finch is named after the wife of British ornithological artist John Gould. This little beauty is one of the world's most popular pet finches because of its vivid, colourful plumage, yet is considered endangered in...

What is in a name? That which we call a rosella... There is a little mystery surrounding how this bird's name came about. Some say it was a slip of the pen, others say it evolved from the 'Rose Hill Parakeet'. Each Songbird paperweight...

These colourful acrobatic birds are known for hanging upside down whilst feeding on seeds and insects. They are found widely throughout Europe in deciduous and mixed woodlands where they nest in tree hollows. Each Songbird paperweight whistle is skilfully hand-shaped from clay, fired, then...

An owl fondly depicted as Hedwig in the famous Harry Potter novels, the Snowy Owl is found throughout the icy tundra landscapes of the Arctic. Unlike most owls the Snowy Owl is active during both day and night. • Featuring a single note whistle.•...

Just as contrasting in appearance to its cockatoo cousins, is the call and behaviour of the YTB Cockatoo. Their lilting 'kee-ow- call and slowly flapping wings makes them a beautiful sight and sound to behold, even more so as a flock. Each Songbird paperweight...

These pardalotes are truly precious - a petite bird which feels at home high atop the dense eucalypt canopies throughout eastern and southern Australia. A favourite for both our customers and artisans because of their colour and fine spotted detail. Each Songbird paperweight whistle is...

Did you know when you hear the chuckle of a kookaburra it is no laughing matter? Rather, it is a warning to other birds to keep clear of its territory. The largest of Australia's native kingfisher varieties, its name, 'Kookaburra' is derived from the Wiradjuri* name 'Gugubarra'. *An aboriginal...

We love our dainty fairy wrens, how they hop and dart about, singing their song - a distinct sound in south-east Australian scrub and bushland. The beautiful blue is the boy-wren's splashy show to attract 'jenny' wrens - the females of the species. Each Songbird...

Spending their days hidden away in tree hollows, the Boobook Owl is Australia's smallest, and arguably most studious, owl species. Their call "boo-book!" is hard to miss, and their distinctly golden eyes help them spot prey, feeding on insects and small rodents. • Featuring...

A summer weight scarf in a lovely light organic cotton. Produced by Better World Arts and based on artwork by Cedric Varcoe. Measures: 200 x 70cm All products produced by Better World Arts cross cultural projects return royalties to the artists and their communities. ...

A summer weight scarf in a lovely light organic cotton. Produced by Better World Arts and based on artwork by Cedric Varcoe. Measures: 200 x 70cm All products produced by Better World Arts cross cultural projects return royalties to the artists and their communities. ...

A summer weight scarf in a lovely light organic cotton. Produced by Better World Arts and based on artwork by Murdie Morris. Measures: 200 x 70cm All products produced by Better World Arts cross cultural projects return royalties to the artists and their communities. ...

A summer weight scarf in a lovely light organic cotton. Produced by Better World Arts and based on artwork by Edward Malati Yunupingu. Measures: 200 x 70cm All products produced by Better World Arts cross cultural projects return royalties to the artists and their...

The Hakea Bloom Linen Travel Pouch is designed, printed and sewn in Australia. Versatile and functional, it can be used as a toiletry bag, cosmetic pouch or pencil case. Crafted from high quality linen, it is durable, stylish and functional. Fully lined, this zippered,...

The Wildflower Bloom Linen Travel Pouch is designed, printed and sewn in Australia. Versatile and functional, it can be used as a toiletry bag, cosmetic pouch or pencil case. Crafted from high quality linen, it is durable, stylish and functional. Fully lined, this zippered,...