Glow-in-the-dark Microlama Varalakshmi Vritham TOTEM

Medium: Microlama flowers in glow-in-the-dark resin, with gold, purple and red glitter, 60 cm red plaited string.

Dimensions: 5 x 2 cm cabochon. 

Date created: 2024 Collection

Notes on Microlama species: Microloma sagittatum 

Family: Apocynaceae

Common names: firecracker vine, wax creeper (Eng.); bokhoring, bokhorinkies, bokmaellie, heuningblommetjie, kannetjie, melkblommetjie (Afr.)

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Varalakshmi Vritham — The power of the ‘red string’

Have you noticed? In every corner of the world, you will notice that Hindus wear a red string. Traditionally known as the Kalava, the red string signifies and embodies long life, protection and abundance.

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1.This piece illuminates in green glow-in-the-dark at night like phosphorous at night in the ocean. These powders charge in the light and then glow-in-the-dark. One charges it with a fresh flashlight, in order to enjoy the full benefits. 

2.They can be recharged repeatedly for 20 years.

3.Also called photoluminescent, phosphorescent or strontium aluminate pigment.