Flensted Mobiles Crane Hanging Mobile - 18 Inches Cardboard 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, with an outstretched neck, it performs a series of jumps and elegant glides. 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. For adults or children, this high end mobile is handmade in Denmark. It is perfectly balanced so that all elements are in constant motion. A Flensted Mobile is made from a combination of love, dedication and quality, bringing a unique design into your home while helping you to unwind at the same time. The mobile creates inner peace with its graceful, therapeutic, and calm movements. Each mobile is fully assembled, ready to hang, and requires no additional assembly. Not simply a nursery mobile, each Flensted Mobile is a piece of kinetic sculpture art that will liven any home, office, nursery, or classroom. Each is beautifully packaged, and makes an excellent gift for teachers, coworkers, or anyone who appreciates quality craftsmanship, and style. Flensted Mobiles are a traditional handicraft in Denmark. The first modern designer mobile was made there in 1954. Today Flensted Mobiles is based on the Danish island of Funen, the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson, where it creates its very own design fairy tales from the old village school in Brenderup. We are represented all over the world, and take pride in bringing you handmade Danish design for your home - and your heart. Made of light, high quality cardboard, and measures 18" X 18" when displayed. Please see the product description below for more details, and a Flensted Mobile FAQ, and click the "by Flensted Mobiles" link below this page's product title to view all of our different styles.