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Here in the Pacific Northwest we are abundant with Arbutus trees also known as Madrone trees, and which from the first moment I saw one I was fascinated by the way the bark peels to reveal the smooth orangey hues below, which can oftentimes range from bright green to white with so many variants below..
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We have so many Arbutus trees here that when I found a small twisty branch on the ground I was inspired to weave a wall hanging dedicated to the beautiful Arbutus tree, and to hang it on the branch.
Later I was delighted to find a big button carved out of Arbutus at our local farmers market and I must say it sits perfectly on this piece adding to the beauty..
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In First Nations communities it’s said that the Arbutus is the tree of knowledge because it knows how to find the sun, always twisting and turning with the movement of it.
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It’s also known as a tree of resilience, and I can see why as these trees are most often found growing on the side of cliffs and in areas where other trees do not tent to thrive.
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This piece is 51″ long and is adorned at the bottom with bells, pieces of Carnelian and glass…