'SATORI VANA' and the Circle of Life

'SATORI VANA' and the Circle of Life

December 19, 2020

4:20pm 

 

Satori meaning ‘enlightenment’ or ‘awakening’ in Buddhism and Vana meaning ‘ultimate bliss’ in Sanskrit encouraging one to sit on the seat of absolute peace and bliss by embodying their highest or supreme self.



Inception

 

Samcara Vana II left on a note; after enlightenment we become fully aware of our divinity,

 the moment we realise ourself, none of these external changes and disturbances affect us,

we remain peaceful and blissful, revelling in our own self.
 

I now went to capture what ituvana means by feeling blissful or "whole

 

In Zen, enso (円相, "circular form") is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.

This symbol commonly comes to represent enlightenment, limitless strength, the universe, or mu (the void or no-thing).

  

 

Orchestration

 

We decided to create circular spheres which represented "wholeness"

 

and use backdrop colors inspired by the 'Mandala'

 

 


 

Mandala or 'circle' is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. The circular design symbolises the idea that life is never ending and everything is connected.

 

Blue representing emotional healing, inner peace and meditation

 

Orange representing creativity, self-awareness, intuition and transformation

 

  Then, bringing to awareness six realms of self development inspired by The Vedas


namely;

 

 



SELF SUFFICIENCY 

her peace and happiness is not dependent on anything other than her self





UNIVERSAL LOVE 

love in it's purest form has to be universal, not concentrated in one

 

 

 

OBJECTIVITY

or not being involved with the affairs of the world

  

 

 

CHEERFULNESS

an evolved person is replete with cheer and joy though she may express is discreetly

 

 

 
DYNAMISM

the mind being calm and composed, that generates energy and power within her

becoming bright, active and dynamic

  

 

SELFLESSNESS 

or the very backbone of character and conduct of the evolved

 

 

Composition

each silhouette in our collection is crafted from 100% silk and cotton with sheer silk organza detailing.

 

  

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