The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly ginkgo", which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid bronze with acid etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of Indian craft and capture the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work. "The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies...as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye."
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The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly ginkgo", which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid bronze with acid etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of Indian craft and capture the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work. "The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies...as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye."
I love the design & its quality weight. However the gold is very bright & shinny! I’m hopeful it will tone down & tarnish a little with time. It seams bright for a casual iron item.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love it!
Looks inexpensive. Very disappointed.
Arrived broken in half
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So beautiful and it is also used regularly so it does not just sit on a shelf. There are also so many items you can match it with.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gave this as a gift. It is beautiful as a centerpiece as well as a trivet. Love it and now want one for myself
Not sure this is meant to be used. Gorgeous piece but very thin and not made for more than a tea pot in my opinion. If you want something that makes your table pretty - this is it. But not a useful trivet
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Truly stunning trivet! Michael Aram at his best.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased as a gift for a 50th wedding anniversary.
I bought this as a gift as a wedding gift for someone in the family and it is gorgeous. Would buy again.
