Satin

by Connie Handscomb

Title

Satin

Artist

Connie Handscomb

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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art

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Luxury is in each detail.
~ Hubert de Givenchy

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The tulip grew wild abundantly in the central Asia mountains, in China & Mongolia, in North Africa, and later throughout Europe.

Tulip designs have been found on pottery dating back to 2200 BC. So, while one might tend to think of Netherlands as home of the tulip, it was actually first cultivated in Turkey, grown in the palace gardens of the sultans, and is in fact the national flower of Hungary, Turkey & the "Tulip state" Kyrgyzstan. Turkey held the first tulip festivals - it represents abundance and indulgence - and Istanbul still hosts them. Its name is derived from the Turkish word for 'turban' (tulband) because of its shape. As a cultural symbol of the Ottoman Empire, it appeared on textiles, ceramics, woodcarvings and many other art forms.

The satin fabric we know today originated in China, when long robes were made from it mostly for royalty, due to its cost. A smooth, heavy, luxurious type of silk, its name comes from the Middle Ages, from the name of a Chinese port town, Zaitun (modern day Quanzhou). There are several types of satin, with a variety of uses. Satin is the name of one of the basic weaves, and also a fabric made in this weave.

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Mother Nature can be garbed in rough and ready wear, and on occasion, she also elaborates in designer elegance. I see the petals of an upright tulip as satiny smooth, chic and refined.

Tucked Away: captured in natural light; unedited; uncropped; presented in classic monochrome ... nature in all its stylish splendour:)

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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :

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