Thursday 28 June 2012

Tree of Life Pendants

According to Wikipedia.com, the concept of Tree of Life has been used in science, religion, philosophy, mythology, and other areas and the meaning associated with it differs in different contexts. Mythologies, theologies and philosophies use the Tree of Life as a motif whereas others use it as a reference to evolution, life or creation. In folklore, culture and fiction, the Tree of Life is often associated with immortality or fertility. The symbol of the Tree of Life represents different qualities and virtues such as wisdom, strength, protection, beauty, bounty and redemption and sometimes as a symbol of the “Creator” which provides protection, supports abundant fruit production and thereby, regeneration. This analogy can also be used to describe the life of humans where humans develop 'roots' of beliefs, 'branch out' by means of wisdom and the 'trunk' (mind & body) keeps them connected. The Tree of Life meaning as perceived in different faiths, belief systems and cultures, resonates with a simple and strong message of unity. This symbol indicates that all forms of life are connected through a cosmic energy and that humans should live in harmony with rest of the living beings. As the interpretation of the Tree of Life is so diversified and profound, I too have infused such ideas or concepts into my pendant making where various types and colours of gemstones and crystals are mixed and matched to form beautiful and exquisite pendants. Each pendant created has its own uniqueness and exclusivity and no two pieces are of the same, which is my “interpretation” of the Tree of Life.

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