{"title":"Dragon Collection","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSymbolising power, nobleness, honour, luck, and success in traditional Chinese culture the Dragon is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. 10th February 2024 marks the start of the year of the Wood Dragon.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"benu-talisman-fountain-pen-dragons-blood","title":"Benu Talisman Fountain Pen Dragon's Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBENU was created in January 2016 with the aim to \"make writing instruments and desk accessories for those who prefer bold, bright colours and new designs that are playful, stylish and fun\". 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