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Swiftness and Agility: The hare’s iconic leaps and incredible speed naturally evoke swiftness, agility, and quick thinking. The swift movements you see them make reflects the unpredictable nature of life and the need to adapt quickly to evolving circumstances.
Fleeting Moments: The hare’s rapid movement highlights the ephemeral nature of beauty, joy, or life itself. Despite its speed, the hare is a prey animal, highlighting its vulnerability while also embodying resilience and the ability to outwit predators.
The Pursuit of Freedom & Triumph of the Spirit Leaping away from danger can symbolize the constant struggle for freedom, both literal and spiritual. The hare’s continued existence despite threats speaks to an indomitable spirit and the ability to persevere in the face of adversity.
Fertility and Rebirth: Hares are renowned for their fecundity, associating them with themes of fertility, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life. The leaping hare can mark a departure from the old and a hopeful embrace of what’s to come, aligning with the renewal of spring and the potential for fresh starts. The hare’s strong connection to life and reproduction can represent the powerful creative forces at play in nature and in human experience.
Trickster Archetype: In various cultures, the hare plays the role of a clever and mischievous trickster, often outsmarting larger, more powerful creatures. Its tricks represent immense resourcefulness, intelligence, and the ability to navigate challenges through wit and adaptability.
Challenging Authority: The trickster hare often defies expectations and social norms, hinting at the need to question authority and find unconventional solutions.
The Otherworld and Mystery: Hares are often seen as connected to the moon, magic, and the unseen realms in folklore. The Hare’s elusive nature and associations with ancient beliefs can lend a poetic sense of mystery, magic, and the spiritual to the image.
Recycled silver coins :This beautiful little leaping hare necklace has been adapted from recycled silver coins circa 1880’s. The star hanging from the ‘hairy growler’ shepards crook signature clasp is hand cut from a pre 1920’s silver shilling, you can also choose a heart or crescent moon. Each necklace is handcrafted and completely unique; you are welcome to select a name or initials to be engraved on the reverse of the hare.
Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge, UK.
Size : Each sweet little rabbit approx 22 mm * 10 mm
Maxine –
Very happy
My Hare necklace is perfect, thank-you and arrived a lot quicker than expected.
Elgiva (verified owner) –
So cute
I’ve had my eye on a few of the Hairy Growler pieces for years, but only after seeing them at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention this year did I decide that I simply HAD to start collecting them. I bought this as an early birthday present to myself, over a month early to be precise, so by the time my birthday rolls around maybe I’ll have to order myself something else on here haha.
I went for the star printed hare with a little dangling silver moon, it took three weeks to arrive, but the wait was definitely worth it. It’s so cute and magical looking, and there’s clearly been a lot of love and care put into the making of it as it looks absolutely perfect. I couldn’t be more happy with it, and I’ll definitely be back again at some point! x
Naomi (verified owner) –
Excellent
My little leaping Hare necklaces is absolutely beautiful, I love it, the only thing stopping me giving it 5 stars is that I find it almost impossible to get on and of myself as it takes some pressure to thread the loop onto the shepards hook clasp.
richard –
Special
the necklace is lovely, and is more special because it is handmade. well worth the wait.
Harriet (verified owner) –
Lovely necklace!
I love my little leaping hare necklace, it’s pretty and unusual. My only disappointment was that I didn’t get a cut out coin as a keepsake from where the little hare came from, I was really looking forward to this! 🙁
Nikky –
Beautiful!
Absolutely love my Little Leaping Hare. I love that fact that it’s totally unique and has a history, as well as artisan craftsmanship.
Luci (verified owner) –
Never loved a piece of jewellery as much as this!!
Hairy Growler you bugger!! After emailing 3 times to ask for what was probably an unreasonably large variation on this necklace and receiving no reply, I’d come to the conclusion that either my email was playing up or you thought I was awfully cheeky. Today my necklace has arrived, with exactly what I’d asked for – AND has surpassed my wildest expectations!! I ADORE it!! I will never EVER take it off!! Words can’t express how beautiful it is – thank you so much!! I have ordered the Tree of Life Bracelet and am soooo excited to receive that now!!
Margaret –
Wonderful jewellery
I purchased Little Leaping Hare for my niece, on the occasion of her thirtieth birthday. It is a beautiful piece of jewellery and she was absolutely delighted with it. It is lovely to see such craftsmanship and originality – thank you.
Alan –
Beautiful!
I was given this necklace together with the matching earrings by my husband. I love them, and really enjoy wearing them. I really appreciate the thought and craftsmanship that went into creating them, and that makes them extra special . Thank you.
kay holmes (verified owner) –
Beautiful, absolutely delighted with this,the photos don’t do this little hare justice. My daughter hasn’t taken it off since she received it.
Susan Marfleet (verified owner) –
After receiving a gift certificate from a friend for a special birthday , I decided on this piece for my first hairy growler purchase. I am over the moon and have not had it off since receiving it. May be my first purchase but definitely won’t be my last. Thank you. I love it