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Many of the traditional Indian designs in textiles, jewelry, floor art and temple architecture represent thousands of years of philosophy, mythology, religion, regional traditions and detailed observations of daily life. The motifs used in Jyoti’s art reflect these traditions.

The animal and bird motifs in Jyoti’s Reflections are in the tradition of Indian folk art often found on the walls of houses in villages in the Rajasthani desert or on their textiles. Bright vivid colors are an expression of the vibrancy of life. Floor art, called “rangoli” in North India and “kollum” in South India, inspired several
designs in the collections.

Traditionally, every morning after bathing, the lady of the house will adorn the entrance to the house with an elaborate geometrical pattern drawn with white or colored rice powder. The design welcomes the Goddess to bless the house with her presence – and starts the beginning of a new day. While these designs are temporary and are erased by the passage of the day, to be redrawn the next morning, you can have a more permanent adornment when you choose this motif from one of the collections.

With its tropical weather and abundant flora and fauna, it is hardly surprising that nature emerges as a central theme in Indian design. One very popular motif is the paisley design which can represent either the curling fronds of the date palm or the delicious succulence of the mango fruit. Others are the fragrant jasmine flower and the beautiful lotus.

Combining traditional design with fun and whimsy, Jyoti’s Reflections offer you myriad possibilities in design and color.