Lunar new year: 11 tiger-inspired homeware buys to celebrate in style

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Lunar new year: 11 tiger-inspired homeware buys to celebrate in style

By Leah Sinclair

4 years ago

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1 February marks the start of the lunar new year and the Year of the Tiger – and we’ve found 11 tiger-inspired home accessories that’ll help you celebrate in style and add a bold flair to your home.

Today marks the start of the lunar new year, as almost 2 billion people prepare to mark the occasion with celebrations around the world, from family dinners to national parades.

The holiday, which is known to be rich with culture and tradition, always falls between 21 January and 20 February and this year marks the start of the Year of the Tiger, based on ancient Chinese mythology.

Whether you were born during the Year of the Tiger (1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022) or enjoy celebrating the lunar new year as a whole, we’ve shared some of our favourite tiger-inspired homeware buys to get you into the festive spirit.

Quail large tiger vase

Quail large tiger vase

This playful tiger vase from ceramics brand Quail was designed in the Midlands and is the perfect dose of animal magic to add to your interiors.

Shop Quail large tiger vase at Liberty, £65

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Dunelm tiger tropics side plate,

Dunelm tiger tropics side plate

This plate made from fine china will add a touch of style to your dinner table, with its modern colourway and tiger design.

Shop Dunelm tiger tropics side plate, £4

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Yvon Ellen tiger storage jar,

Yvonne Ellen tiger storage jar,

Place your stationery and trinkets in this kitchen storage jar, which features a striped design and a Yvonne Ellen tiger illustration.

Shop Yvonne Ellen tiger storage jar, £20

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Sophie Allport tiger mug

Sophie Allport tiger mug

Start your mornings by pouring yourself a cup of tea in this fine bone china mug covered in patrolling tigers.

Shop Sophie Allport tiger mug, £12.50

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Graham and Green gold Tyler tiger dish

Graham and Green gold Tyler tiger dish

Whether you want to use it for your jewellery, keys or purely for decorative purposes, this aluminium tiger dish will look good in your space.

Shop Graham and Green gold Tyler tiger dish, £9.30

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Karen Mabon tiger blossom cushion

Karen Mabon tiger blossom cushion

Add a dash of colour to your sofa with this tiger blossom print cushion from Karen Mabon. The dusty pink cotton cushion features a hand-drawn illustration of a tiger in a garden of Japanese cherry blossom trees and makes the perfect standalone statement piece.

Size: 45cm x 45cm

Shop Karen Mabon tiger blossom cushion, £60

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Paloma Home pouncing tigers blossom bed set

Paloma Home pouncing tigers blossom bed set

Curl up in this blush pink duvet cover set which features a playful tiger design throughout.

Shop Paloma Home pouncing tigers blossom bed set, £95

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A La big sitting tiger candle holder

A La big sitting tiger candle holder

These striking candle holders are made of aluminium in the small streets of India and are sure to make a great addition to your home and candle holder collection.

Shop A La big sitting tiger candle holder, £43

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Fatpings Studio Textiles tiger tiger woven throw

Fatpings Studio Textiles tiger tiger woven throw

This woven throw is made of 100% cotton and will look great hung on a wall or as an accent feature to your sofa.

Shop Fatpings Studio Textiles tiger woven throw, from £195

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Kenya woven wall hanging

Kenya woven wall hanging

Show your walls some love with this wall hanging, which was woven in small batches by hand in Kenya and will add an artsy feel to any room.

Shop Kenya woven wall hanging at Trouva, £310

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Source Lifestyle gold handle tiger mug

Source Lifestyle gold handle tiger mug

This colourful and graphic mug features a printed scallop detail and bold coral hue that will look great in your kitchen cupboards and is sure to become your mug of choice.

Shop Source Lifestyle gold handle tiger mug, £15.50

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