So I thought it would be a really good idea to design my packaging patterns that hold hidden meanings and symbolism that will promote positivity. Let me explain:
Various tree species hold many meanings and representations. For example the Banyan Tree is known as 'The World Tree' the Baobab tree is known as 'The Tree of Life' and citrus trees represent 'Energy, Fairness and Justice'
Here my list of my favourite tree species and meanings which i will draw inspiration from:
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Apple - Health and Fertility In the 19th century in
Germany, the first bathwater used by a new-born baby was poured over the roots
of an apple tree to ensure that the child would have red checks. And if it was
a girl, large breasts too!
Ash - Protection in British folklore, the Ash was credited with a range of protective and healing properties, most frequently related to child health. New-born babies were popularly given a teaspoon of Ash sap.
Baobab – The Tree of Life a deciduous tree native
to Africa, the enormous trunks can hold thousands of litres of water becoming
the life source for many tribes. Hence the meaning –
“Tree of Life”.
“Tree of Life”.
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Bay/Laurel – Earth’s calling
and Glory Fragrant leaves used in cooking and beauty products.
Birch -Renewal as Birch is one of the first trees to come
into leaf, it would be an obvious choice as representation of the emergence of spring.
Traditionally, babies' cradles were made of Birch wood, drawing on the earlier
symbolism of new beginnings
Cedar - Wisdom and Strength
Cherry - Beauty and Purity
Emerging evidence links cherries to many important health benefits –
from helping to ease the pain of arthritis and gout, to reducing risk factors
for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Cherries also contain melatonin,
which has been found to help regulate the body’s natural sleep patterns, aid
with jet lag, prevent memory loss and delay the ageing process.
Citrus - Energy, Fairness and Justice Lemons, grapefruits,
oranges, and other citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the
female and actually assist the health of the breasts.
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Linden – Healing and Peace Large deciduous trees with fine
serrated lime leaves and creamy yellow flowers that are a great source of
nectar to bees
Myrtle – Unity
Oak - Bravery and Power the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is
purported to be the tree where Robin Hood and his Merry Men hatched their
plots, and is now a popular tourist attraction.
Poplar – Protection and Courage
Totara – Respect Totara symbolises respect from the Maori
fable about the Totara tree being cut down by Rata to build a Waka (canoe)
without asking the forest for permission. Overnight the birds and creatures of
the forest rebuilt the tree until Rata realised he had to ask for permission to
cut down the tree and respect the forest.
Willow - Freedom and Harmony Willow's ability to quickly
regrow a new tree by merely pushing a healthy branch cutting into the soil
(even upside down!), has come to symbolise renewal, growth, vitality and
immortality in other parts of the world such as China.
Walnut – Intellect and Confidence
Walnuts are believed to be good for our mental health. A
Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums
and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the
neo-cortex. We now know that Walnuts help develop over 3 dozen
neuro-transmitters for brain function.
All text information can be found at: http://www.birthtoearth.com/Your+Birth+Tree/Tree+Meanings.html
All text information can be found at: http://www.birthtoearth.com/Your+Birth+Tree/Tree+Meanings.html
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