Shrikes.
Small but fierce, the shrike is known as the sentinel bird.
In Nordic sagas it was a watcher, sharp-eyed and unyielding.
In Middle Eastern tales it symbolises determination and survival, thriving even in harsh landscapes.
A bird of vigilance and resilience, reminding us that beauty can be edged with strength.
Two shrikes rest among bright yellow blossoms, a striking contrast against a deep blue ground. This bold embroidery by Rwayda is set in traditional, hand saddle-stitched Cognac leather by Anette in Haraldsted, Denmark.