East of India Hanging Heart – Friends Become Family

Celebrate the bonds that go beyond friendship with the East of India Hanging Heart – Friends Become Family, a beautifully crafted porcelain keepsake that honours the people who feel like home. Shaped with gently wobbly edges and a softly ribbed surface, this heart-shaped decoration features a charming engraved illustration of two houses nestled beside a tree and picket fence—evoking warmth, belonging, and shared lives.

The inscription reads:
“There are friends, there are family and there are friends that become family.”
Presented in East of India’s signature font, it’s a heartfelt tribute to the connections that grow deeper with time.

Measuring 9cm x 9cm, this compact heart is perfect for hanging in cosy corners, hallways, or shared spaces. The included twine loop allows for easy display on walls, doors, or decorative hooks, adding a gentle charm to any home. Its clean white finish and thoughtful sentiment make it a versatile and meaningful gift.

Whether given to a best friend, a chosen family member, or someone who’s stood by you through thick and thin, this heart is a beautiful way to express love and appreciation. It’s ideal for birthdays, thank-you gifts, or spontaneous gestures of affection.

Part of East of India’s cherished collection of sentimental gifts, this piece reflects the brand’s commitment to artisan craftsmanship and emotional storytelling. Each heart is handmade and hand-finished, ensuring a unique charm that mass-produced décor simply can’t replicate.

The East of India Friends Become Family Hanging Heart is more than a decoration – it’s a celebration of the people who become part of your story.

Why not shop the rest of our East Of India collection online and instore today?

Key Features

• Inscribed with “There are friends, there are family and there are friends that become family”
• Features an engraved illustration of two houses, a tree, and picket fence
• Made from high-quality ribbed white porcelain with a wobbly shape
• Includes twine loop for easy hanging
• Measures approx. 9cm x 9cm
• Ideal for friendship gifts, chosen family, or heartfelt keepsakes

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UK Orders

Orders using standard delivery options (Royal Mail 1st and 2nd Class) will usually be dispatched within 24 – 48 hours of the order being placed (but we always do this as fast as possible). You will receive an email from us letting you know your order has been dispatched and another with tracking details included.

If you are not in when your parcel arrives you will be left a card, with instructions for collection at your local Royal Mail sorting office or how to re-arrange delivery.

Please be aware that at certain times of year there can be seasonal delays to the postal service, these are out of our control unfortunately.

Orders placed after 1pm on Friday will be dispatched on the following Monday.  Orders placed after 1pm on a Bank Holiday Friday will be dispatched and processed on the first working day after the Bank Holiday.

Next Day Delivery

Next Day Delivery Orders will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery and will require a Signature.

Next day delivery orders must be placed before 1pm. Any orders placed after 1pm will not be guaranteed to reach you by the next working day. Any next day delivery orders placed on a Friday will not be dispatched until Monday.

The below are exceptions that will incur delays to the Next Day Delivery Service, if in any doubt please contact us via our CONTACT page.

Delivery within two working days by 5.30pm is possible to the following islands:

GY1 Herm only (Channel Islands)
GY9 Sark (Channel Islands)
HS2 Lewis
PA61 Colonsay
PA62-75 Mull
PA78 Coll
ZE2-3 Shetlands

Delivery within three working days by 5.30pm is possible to the following islands:

KW16-17 Orkney
PH30 Corrour
PH41 Mallaig
PH42 Eigg & Kuck
PH43-44 Rhum & Canna

European Orders

We are currently unable to deliver outside the UK due to Brexit and customs restrictions.