Sola Tile | Astrantia | Made in Kyoto

A jewel of the botanical world, perfectly preserved – this stunning Astrantia Sola Tile, made in Kyoto, Japan, captures the vivid, intricate beauty of one of the most architecturally fascinating flowers in nature, preserved forever in crystal-clear resin.

The Specimen

This Sola Tile contains a real, dried Astrantia flower – a botanical gem celebrated for its extraordinary structure and vivid, jewel-like colours. When fresh, the flower has a beautiful soft, hemispherical form – but look closely and you will discover one of nature's most charming botanical illusions. What appear to be the delicate petals of the flower are in fact bracts – small, specialised leaves at the base of the flower that frame and protect the true blooms. The real flowers are gathered together at the centre – a dense, intricate cluster of tiny individual blooms, each one a miniature marvel. A flower that rewards close observation – and one that looks even more extraordinary preserved in resin.

The Sola Tile

Each Sola Tile is a meticulously handcrafted botanical display object, made by skilled artisans in Kyoto – Japan's ancient capital and the heartland of Japanese craft tradition. Real botanical specimens sourced from nature are carefully dried and then perfectly preserved within a flawless tile of crystal-clear resin – suspending them in a moment of pure, timeless beauty. No two tiles are exactly alike.

Product Details

• Made in Kyoto, Japan – handcrafted by skilled artisans
• Real dried Astrantia flower specimen
• Crystal-clear resin – perfectly preserved botanical display
• Each tile is unique – slight natural variations may occur
• A wonderful gift for nature lovers, botanists, and interior design admirers