When I was about 12 I found a caterpillar and put it and some branches into a jar where it turned into a cocoon. One day I just happened to see that the cocoon was starting to open so rushed it outside. The butterfly that emerged was beautiful and had colors I had never seen before. It was magical!
Very lovely Clarice. I recently attended an exhibition at Japan House in London. One of the featured designs was a Haburagin (meaning butterfly garment in Amami - an ancient tribe near what is now Okinawa). The garment is made from a patchwork of triangles, following the pattern of butterfly wings in silhouette. In Amami culture the butterfly is said to be the floating human spirit. The patchwork garment calls upon the combined powers of spirits and ancestors to protect the wearer. I took a photo but I'm not sure if I can attach photos to replies.
How interesting, Allan. I would love to see the picture of the butterfly garment. Could you post it to Notes or something? And let me know it is there?
So beautiful. I'm in the process of creating my own butterfly garden just outside my kitchen window. Hopefully I'll be able to capture some photos to share.
Thanks for this gift of a piece, Clarice. My sister-in-law believes there is a particular white butterfly that visits her in her garden that is her deceased mother watching over her. It lands near her and sticks around for a long time. I’ve found delight in butterflies, though they are much rarer in California than they were when I was a child and found them everywhere—particularly monarchs, striking in their black and orange beauty and in danger of extinction.
Coincidentally we visited the Hyalite Canyon in June in Montana. No butterflies but glorious scenery.
I’m going to be paying more attention to butterflies after reading this post!
I'm really happy that you liked the post, Ruth. (And I wouldn't be surprised if your sister-in-law is correct.) How wonderful that you have also visited Hyalite Canyon too!
When I was about 12 I found a caterpillar and put it and some branches into a jar where it turned into a cocoon. One day I just happened to see that the cocoon was starting to open so rushed it outside. The butterfly that emerged was beautiful and had colors I had never seen before. It was magical!
What a wonderful memory, Janice!
Very lovely Clarice. I recently attended an exhibition at Japan House in London. One of the featured designs was a Haburagin (meaning butterfly garment in Amami - an ancient tribe near what is now Okinawa). The garment is made from a patchwork of triangles, following the pattern of butterfly wings in silhouette. In Amami culture the butterfly is said to be the floating human spirit. The patchwork garment calls upon the combined powers of spirits and ancestors to protect the wearer. I took a photo but I'm not sure if I can attach photos to replies.
How interesting, Allan. I would love to see the picture of the butterfly garment. Could you post it to Notes or something? And let me know it is there?
I've just posted a Note Clarice. To be honest I'm never sure what happens to Notes but hopefully you can find it.
I have always loved butterflies. Their beauty, grace, and lightness delight me in so many ways.
So beautiful. I'm in the process of creating my own butterfly garden just outside my kitchen window. Hopefully I'll be able to capture some photos to share.
That sounds wonderful. What are you doing to create your garden?
Thanks for this gift of a piece, Clarice. My sister-in-law believes there is a particular white butterfly that visits her in her garden that is her deceased mother watching over her. It lands near her and sticks around for a long time. I’ve found delight in butterflies, though they are much rarer in California than they were when I was a child and found them everywhere—particularly monarchs, striking in their black and orange beauty and in danger of extinction.
Coincidentally we visited the Hyalite Canyon in June in Montana. No butterflies but glorious scenery.
I’m going to be paying more attention to butterflies after reading this post!
I'm really happy that you liked the post, Ruth. (And I wouldn't be surprised if your sister-in-law is correct.) How wonderful that you have also visited Hyalite Canyon too!
Beautiful writing; as beautiful as a butterfly
Thank you, IrisAnn!