A traditional Portuguese flowers' carpet "Corpo de Deus" which contains Ukrainian symbols and elements. The dimensions of the carpet is 20 * 3 metres.
The composition depicts «rushnuk» – it is a Ukrainian traditional towel, which is a symbol of destiny and at the same time a talisman. In the center there is the Coat of arms of Ukraine - Ukrainian statehood, sovereignty, «Truzub» symbolises the unity of spirituality and nature of Ukraine. 9 ears of wheat sprout from the coat of arms, which is one of the greatest shrines of the Ukrainian people - it is the harvest and prosperity, eternity. In the lower part of the towel there are viburnum catkins, which are a symbol of motherhood and love. Viburnum is a tree of life that connects the past with the future. In the upper part of the composition we see a dove that brings peace to Ukrainian cities, and the sun gives vitality and rebirth.
A digital sketch of the Flowers' Carpet
The videos from the Portuguese news telling about the process of creation the Ukrainian Flowers Carpet.
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