Bakuli Earrings

by Yafa Mor
(California)

Since the spring of 2010, I have been fascinated by the shapes and textures of seedpods and the story they might tell. It quickly turned into a creative adventure in search for any unusual shapes I could find, whether along my neighborhood, or whenever I happened to pass by old trees. This adventure resulted in my Nature-Inspired Jewelry collection, which combines silver PMC with natural gemstones and freshwater pearls.

The pair of earrings in the photo is inspired by the Bakuli, a tulip-shaped, wooden seedpod that immediately caught my attention with its enchanting uniqueness when I found it in a gift shop. After research I was thrilled to find some details on its origin. The Bakuli seedpod develops on a tree called Largerstroemia Parviflora, which is native to the Coromandel Coast of India. Its name is from the Sanskrit word for “blossom,” and when wind blows through the pods as they hang on the tree, they make a distinctive whistling sound. In India, the dried Bakuli pods are used for medicinal purposes such as the healing of skin and burns. The tree timber as well is valued for ornamental objects and furniture.

If you know more information about this unique seedpod, I will be glad to hear about it.

You are welcome to view the collection and to read more about it on my blog.

Yafa Mor
Hallel Creation Gallery