{"product_id":"the-crooked-cottage","title":"The Crooked Cottage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Stranger Folkes Archive is chosen for a reason. Some are curious, some unsettling, and others simply seem to belong somewhere beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen No. A-0775 was the sort of picture Emma could not walk past.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe found it showing a lonely little cottage perched upon a darkened hill, watched over by a twisted old tree. Bats crossed the pale sky above it, while a single pumpkin rested below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma stared at the tiny house for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe wondered who lived there — and whether they ever left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, she brought it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its striking black and white artwork, atmospheric folklore-inspired scene and deep wood-effect frame, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crooked Cottage\u003c\/strong\u003e has the feeling of an old illustration rescued from a forgotten storybook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stark monochrome scene gives it a wonderfully eerie character, while the little details  the crooked cottage, bare tree, flying bats and solitary pumpkin add just enough Halloween mystery without making it feel limited to seasonal decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a gothic bedroom, hallway, reading nook, study or anywhere that could use a little folklore and darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric gothic-inspired wall art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrooked cottage and moonlit folklore scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures bats, twisted tree and pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich dark wood-effect frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e47cm tall × 31cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchive Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen No. A-0775\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAwaiting its next custodian.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every piece within the Stranger Folkes Archive, this particular example is a one-off addition to our website collection. Once claimed, this exact piece will leave the Archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stranger Folkes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54860380504407,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/7267\/0807\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_2_2026_06_18_44_PM.png?v=1788369789","url":"https:\/\/strangerfolkes.co.uk\/products\/the-crooked-cottage","provider":"Stranger Folkes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}