Crane Dance Mobile

For thousands of years the crane has been regarded as a sacred bird and a symbol of happiness and long life.

An impressive characteristic of the crane is its graceful dance – especially in the mating season – when, neck outstretched, it performs a series of jumps and elegant glides. Chinese and Japanese ceremonies have attempted to imitate the movement of this majestic bird, whose call quite resembles the blare of a trumpet.

In ancient prints the crane was depicted holding a stone in its foot, the legend being that the crane was “on guard” and should it fall asleep, the stone would drop and awaken the bird.

A portion of this purchase benefits the work of Amnesty International for human rights all over the world.


Design: Frede Fabek
Size: 45 x 45 cm
Material: Cardboard