Asia is blessed with a clever artist; Bamboo decorations on this continent have developed their designs and successfully combined tradition with fashion. Previously, they were used as successful charms and were believed to protect the owner from evil spirits.
Bamboo - self-elevated grass
Bamboo is a mostly evergreen plant that grows on its own in various climatic conditions from the den of the jungle to high on the slopes of the mountains. These are the fastest growing plants of the grass family on Earth, as they can grow up to 60 centimeters (24 inches or two feet) or more per day depending on local soil and climatic conditions. Each bamboo has its own minority characteristics, such as color, shape, ring structure and texture. Although harder than oak or maple, bamboo is a light and natural hollow grass that can be harvested every three to five years. More than 70 genera of bamboos are divided into about 1000 species, of which several hundred are available in the United States itself. Some of them bloom in hot tropical rainforests, and some - in cold, steady survival at temperatures down to -20 degrees.
Because of its prominent economic and cultural significance in East Asia and Southeast Asia, it is widely used in everyday life as a building material, as a culinary, in medicines, as a musical instrument, in water desalination and / or as a rare raw material for jewelry. , furniture, textiles, etc. The cylindrical shape or round ring of bamboo represents the continuity of the life cycle, so in China it is considered a symbol of longevity, whereas in India it is a sign of friendship.
Why bamboo jewelry?
According to the ancient beliefs of various Asian cultures, humanity emerged from a bamboo stem, which makes bamboo sufficiently favorable for use in various spheres of life. That's how and why from the very beginning Asian cultural art began to use bamboo in jewelry. Such beliefs were set to carve the figure of Asian deities and icons on most bamboo ornaments.
Bamboo jewelry is made by hand by highly skilled craftsmen using silver, thin braided wire and shabby shabby enamel, as a small celebration of nature, art and science. They have a multicolored blend to give a picture of three-dimensional contours to take on various attractive shapes and realistic shading. They are specially enameled on the back side with Counter Enameling, which minimizes tarnishing, strengthening of parts and the appearance of improvements; This practice is rarely found in the price range of bamboo. That is why bamboo jewelry needs to be handled with care, as it cannot adhere to the usual wear and tear that metal jewelry can handle.
With its stunning look, sophisticated style and attractive designs, it creates an effect for those who love to be great, standing out in a crowd.
In addition, bamboo jewelry is a unique creation that allows new standards of excellence to be set for short jewelery and handcrafted by a country craftsman. Buying any of the bamboo products allows you to do your share in society, helping to provide a livelihood for the poor. While you are also helping to preserve the environment
Types of bamboo
Depending on the model of bamboo growth, they are classified as:
- Clumping Bamboo (Sympodial): Knocking bamboo species always remain in a dense pile of climaxes, which tend to spread slowly at a rate of several inches per year. The growth pattern of their roots (rhizomes) is similar to the pattern of ornamental grasses, since its root mass gradually expands with the addition of new coolms every year.
- Launch of bamboo (monopodial): Bamboo running species are an excellent screening plant, as they quickly reach a considerable height and are several feet wide. Because it contains a narrow profile, such as pine, spruce, it is an ideal dense screen for small yards. Because of his aggressive behavior, they quickly make their way through their roots to develop new kulmas on the surface in order to tightly fill the area.
