Flowers are the temporary reproductive organs of certain plants—transformed stems and leaves that emerge during pollination. After fertilization, some parts become fruit, while others fade, returning nutrients to the earth.
Plants expand their bodies into colorful, aromatic architectures, creating total external offerings that eventually dissolve into the soil. This cycle reflects a profound connection with life and renewal.
Throughout history, plants have formed mutualistic relationships, such as insect pollination, where nectar rewards help transfer pollen for fertilization.
Flowers captivate humanity with their design, texture, and scent, symbolizing life and transformation. Many cultures see humans as extensions of the plant world, destined to return to it upon death.
In India, the lotus represents cosmic manifestation and divine creativity. Floating on water, its roots transform potential into matter. The lotus also symbolizes transformation from mud into beauty, reflecting life’s challenges alchemized into wisdom.
Ancient depictions of tantra yoga portray chakras as lotus flowers, each with unique petals and colors, corresponding to energy frequencies.
The "Flower of Life" symbolizes universal interconnectedness, emphasizing the web of existence.
Roman mythology celebrates Flora, the goddess of life cycles, whose touch inspired fertility. Floral festivals marked this renewal with streets adorned in blossoms.
Flowers have also been sources of natural dyes, from marigolds and saffron to weld. Their vibrant colors have enriched textiles and rituals for centuries.
Ultimately, flowers embody celebration, change, and the joy of existence. They invite us to embrace life fully and selflessly, simply by being.
Join us for the Floral Printing on Fabric workshop at Symbiotic Colours on June 15th, from 11:30 to 14:00.
Explore nature, learn wild plant stamping techniques, and take home your creations.
See you among the flowers!
Bibliography:
Elíade, Mircea. Treatise on the History of Religions. Éditions Payot, Paris 1980.
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