Searching for images of spirals produces a dizzying array of options. The spiral pops up in many cultures, modern and ancient. In our most recent travels through the Mediterranean, I encountered the spiral in several places...
Inspired by these images, here are some possibilities for the back of the stole...
I now wait for Janine to express a preference!
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| A mosaic tile floor laid about 2000 years ago in a Roman villa. I took this photo in the Vatican Museum. |
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| Descending a spiral staircase in a church tower in Sicily |
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| In the National Museum of Archeology, Valletta, Malta. This carving dates to 3600-2500 BCE |
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| More spirals from the archeology museum in Valletta. |
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| Spiral 1 |
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| Spiral 2 |
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| Spiral 3 |
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| Spiral 4 |
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| Spiral 5 |
Thanks Janet!
ReplyDeleteI prefer the simpleness of spiral #1.
It reminds me of the Koru. Koru is Maori for the shape of the unfurling silver fern and symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace/harmony.
http://www.naturespic.com/newzealand/result_search.asp?search=tree+fern+frond