Celebrate friendship!

Take some time to think about your besties. You know who they are, but did you know about the historical shifts of the culture of BFFs!? 

Read on for a four-point listicle on the Lore of buddies, chums, comrades, mates, pals, chums - whatever you’d like to call your people!

•  Friendship probably evolved because it provided a survival advantage to early ancestors, helping them manage resources and protect their children. Let’s hear it for the kids!

• In Ancient & Medieval Times, being friends with someone was frequently treated as a formal, public bond that connected individuals, families, and even cities. Medieval friendship was often intertwined with Christian charity, moral duty, and social obligation rather than just personal choice. Hurrah for Community groups! 

• A shift toward emotional intimacy began in the 18th and 19th Centuries, with friends exchanging tokens, such as locks of hair, to represent their "eternal" bond. Is that why so many of us are friends with our hairdressers now?

• Friendship in the modern era is characterised as a voluntary, personal relationship that often holds higher emotional importance than familial bonds. The freedom to choose your own tribe is exhilarating!

Choose your friends, and choose a gift. Three suggestions come to mind! 

For the one who, without even thinking about it, cheers you on, gives you a boost, and makes you feel like a million bucks:

A4 Paper Curious Metallic Gold Leaf | $0.70

Your friend gives you golden feelings of joy and happiness, so return the sentiment. Compose a  letter of appreciate to them on gold artisan paper.

size: 297 x 210mm.

colour: Antique rustic gold.

finish: smooth metallic.

paper weight: 120gsm / 250gsm.

Each sheet sold individually.

Printer: YES laser / wax.

To celebrate the one who just finished their very long and difficult work project/uni project/hard task

House of NUNU: Belly cup set |$119.95

Bottoms up! Cheers! Salud! Give the gift of celebration. They can fill their cups with whatever they please, clink glasses and be happy, relieved and satiated. The slog is worth it for the gathering of friends and mental exhalation. 

Belly Set of 4 Cups.

Made from 100% borosilicate glass.

Please note that each product is hand blown and unique, due to the nature of this
product, natural variation in shape and colour may occur.

Care Instructions: Dishwasher safe, although we recommend hand washing for longevity of use.

Specifications: Cups: 10cm high x 8.5cm diameter, capacity Approx. 450ml

Colours: Teal and Green.

To say “You’re my People”, without so many words:

Pair Keyrings |$17.95

Connect with a keyring. A silent but significant signifier! Like a friendship necklace, only oh-so useful.

Two of the same keyrings in a pack.

For a parent and child, friends, siblings or partners. 

Size: Length 117mm x Width 90mm x Thickness 9mm. Body: rayon, polyester. Metal fittings: copper, iron. Package: paper, PET.

Made, Kept, Cherished 

Thick as thieves. Two peas in a pod. Birds of a feather. Your people.

Show them some love. xx