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Mandala and elephants

Indian culture finds elephants as the animals that bring happiness and prosperity. And mandala shows the way to discover the answers to many questions. Their images appear on many occasions. Nowadays, they are used not only by monks and people associated with the sacred sphere, but also by ordinary people. Elephant Elephants are the epitome […]

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The Polish Rooster: a magical bird

Polish folklore is full of symbolism such as beautiful flowers and images of animals. The Poles believed in harmony, and used symbolic prints to express it. Amongst them, the rooster, a magical bird known for its rather macho behaviour. There are some reasons why a cockerel is one of the symbols of the Polish folklore. […]

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Matryoshka: a surprising fact

Rosy cheeks, bright-eyed face of a young woman surrounded by bright (usually red) colours and flowery, traditional ornamentation. When you think of Russia, what is the first thought that appears in your mind? What souvenir would you bring home? A wooden doll, perhaps? It is possible that you’ve never heard of the name “matryoshka” before. […]

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