A WILDFLOWER TAMED INTO PLASTIC

In-Picture | Jun 08,2019

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In the middle of Shola Market, a man carries a basket overflowing with artificial yellow flowers, shaped like Adey Abeba (Bidens macroptera), the bloom most closely tied to Ethiopia's New Year.

Made for decoration, the flowers are sold to brighten homes and worn as festive headbands, glasses, and other accessories. As “Enkutatash” approaches, the familiar yellow flower takes on a new form, traded not from the earth but from the hands of artisans. Through the crowded market, the crafted blooms carry the season’s colour and spirit.

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