Materials and Metaphors
Bamboo, a traditional building material with many important functional and ritual uses. It is the foundation of a craft tradition that has enabled Nepali people to demonstrate their creativity and ingenuity. Represents the growth of the country, firmly rooted in the positive traditions and intelligence of its people.
Namlo, a strap used together with a doko basket for transporting goods. It represents the burden of survival and the physical toil of people. Its fine weaving forms a bond that suggests the strength necessary to forge a future course for the country.
Rato Mato (Red Earth), it represents the essence of Nepali culture as it is expressed in the construction of homes, art and rituals and the beauty of the land.
Lohoro-selauto (Mortar and Pestle), a grinding stone which is used as a metaphor for the lingham and yoni and the necessity of unity and equality among the men and woman of Nepal.
Water the substance of life itself that is necessary for physical and spiritual cleansing.
Flower, it is the Center from which energy emerges and a metaphor for the beauty of life. Represents the blossoming of the human spirit and the rejuvenation of culture and environment which can only be accomplished though creative action. |