Royal Delft Tile Extinct Animals, Dandelion Cranes

Royal Delft Tile Extinct Animals Dandelion Cranes.

Moooi x Royal Delft present a special collection: original Delft Blue tiles from the Extinct Animals collection by Moooi. Inspired by the enchanting illustrations from The Museum of Extinct Animals, eight unique ceramic tiles have been designed and handcrafted in the studio in Delft.

Each tile depicts an extinct animal species in fine Delft Blue and together they form an impressive and artistic collection. An ode to bygone beauty, captured in traditional craftsmanship and timeless design.

Dandelion Cranes belonged to the order Gruiformes – a group that includes many living and extinct bird species. What made these cranes special was their lively nature and their deep bond with each other. Dandelion Cranes were always born as twins and remained inseparable until they found their mate. They were rarely seen in groups; usually only two were seen together – a pair of twins or a couple in love.

Their most striking feature was the blue, fluffy crown of feathers on top of their heads. No other crane species in history had such a sparkling blue headdress. Although the bloodline still lives on in the modern Balearica species (the Crowned Crane), those birds have different coloured crowns.

What made the blue crown of the Dandelion Crane so unique was that the feathers behaved like dandelion fluff. Once a feather was fully grown, it would fall off and be carried by the wind – floating gently through the air like a dandelion seed. This is how the Dandelion Cranes got their name.

Yet it was not their crown, but their brilliant colours and fan-shaped wings that were most striking. Flaming red and burnt orange contrasted with the deep blue feathers and crown. The unusual folds in their wings not only gave them a graceful appearance, but also unparalleled speed in the air. When they spread their wings, it sounded like the unfolding of a paper fan – a soft, rhythmic sound that accompanied their flight.

A graceful tribute in Delft Blue

The Dandelion Crane is one of eight mythical creatures from the Extinct Animals collection by Moooi x Royal Delft. Handmade and decorated in Delft Blue in the studio in Delft, this tile is a refined example of craftsmanship and imagination.

The tile comes with a hanging hook and can be hung on the wall as a work of art or placed on a shelf or mantelpiece as a stylish accent.

The Dandelion Crane adds a touch of poetry to your interior – a reminder of connectedness, freedom and the beauty of bygone species.

A decorative tile in any modern interior

This tile is one of eight unique tiles from the Extinct Animals collection by Moooi x Royal Delft. The special tile, handmade in the studio in Delft, has a subtle hanging hook. This makes it easy to hang as a work of art – for example next to wall plates or other decorative elements.

Do you want to make the tile stand out even more? Then place it in a matching frame or give it a place on a mantelpiece or shelf. In this way, you not only add a story, but also a piece of artisanal elegance to your interior.

The perfect mix of heritage and contemporary art – a lasting memory of a mythical creature that invites wonder.

Dimensions 13 x 13 cm.