In french, this flower ou fruit that I have in my own garden, is alkekenge or "amour en cage" (A love heart in a prison) because the red fruit is like a heart and it is closed in a gold prison. A beautiful metaphor. And in english? Anne http://quilt007.free.fr
Hello! I just found your blog and was surprised to see this plant, because it inspired me to make some things i called Lovecathcers. I really love it and was happy to learn its names ...thanks! :) here's a "lovechatcher":
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ReplyDeleteIn french, this flower ou fruit that I have in my own garden, is alkekenge or "amour en cage" (A love heart in a prison) because the red fruit is like a heart and it is closed in a gold prison.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful metaphor. And in english?
Anne
http://quilt007.free.fr
It is difficult to choose which post I most admire on this blog Sara. Your work is astoundingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I am really taken with the cage pieces. Particularly the cocoons. And the riddles..
The Oiketicus kirbyi - is it not a moth?
I think this is what we call in English Chinese Lantern or Ground Cherry. I like the French name better. :-)
ReplyDeleteIn Latin it is Physalis. Beautiful flower however we call it.
thank you for all comments and informations. i also love the name in French! Oiketicus kirbyi didn't make it to a butterfly...it's a big moth.
ReplyDeleteso incredible Sara and thankyou for the lovely comments you left for me, Judy x
ReplyDeleteHi Sara,
ReplyDeleteI admire the cocons and everything else, your blog is colourful, poetic and astonishing and I'm glad I found it:)
Andrea
yes i love the cocoons and all the story they inspire.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. We call them Japanese lanterns (red). USA
ReplyDeleteHello! I just found your blog and was surprised to see this plant, because it inspired me to make some things i called Lovecathcers. I really love it and was happy to learn its names ...thanks! :)
ReplyDeletehere's a "lovechatcher":
http://picasaweb.google.com/HandmadeDay/HandmadeDayIIByVel/photo#4982031626735779858
your lovecatches are really amazing!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing!