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Blumenhaus Magazine
flowers

Blumenhaus Magazine

Flowers and leaf garlands, petals of various hues, shrubs, and roots find their way every morning into open air markets within close proximity to the temples. Regardless of whether it is their ephemeral beauty or the symbolism that Indian flowers convey, I wanted to write about them.

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Chantal Jumel Jan 18, 2021 • 2 min read
Kolam, variations around flowers
flower kolam

Kolam, variations around flowers

Real or imaginary flowers abound in kolam.They are drawn in an infinite variety of ways, offering to explore either the symbolic aspect of the plant or the abstract potential of the form.

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Chantal Jumel Nov 6, 2019 • 3 min read
Kolam and vegetal offerings
flower kolam

Kolam and vegetal offerings

Beside kolam drawn with powders, lentils and coloured rice grains, fruits, vegetables, flowers and leaves come together to create ephemeral votive decorations.

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Chantal Jumel Nov 3, 2019 • 3 min read
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