The goal of this project is to design a collection of icons inspired by the Magnolia Champaca flower. It will creatively depict its anatomy, cultural significance, and mythological meaning in 2D & 3D form. Through the exploration of its beauty and charm, visual appeal, icons are designed that capture the essence of flowers.
“Golden petals, fragrant and bright, Magnolia Champa, a pure delight.
A floral gem, of beauty and grace, A fragrant symbol, of life’s sweet embrace.”
The poem beautifully describes the alluring qualities of the Magnolia Champa flower: its golden petals, fragrant aroma, and pure grace making it a symbol of life’s sweet embrace.
Native to India, Champa is a well-known flower that holds immense significance in South Asian culture. The flower is widely recognized for its unique and pleasing fragrance. In Theravada Buddhism, Champaca is believed to have been the tree used by the fourteenth Buddha, Aththadassi, to attain enlightenment or Bodhi. In India, these flowers are commonly used for worship in temples, both at home and outside. Additionally, they are often worn by women and girls as hair ornaments to enhance their beauty and for their natural perfume.
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