The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree， the ginkgo Biloba， or "Butterfly ginkgo"， which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings， gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship， each piece is rendered in solid bronze with acid etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of Indian craft and capture the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work. "The first time I saw this tree， it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies...as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me， like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye."
- Each Michael Aram metal object undergoes a series of grinding， buffing， and polishing techniques.
- Variations or 'imperfections' in the product's finish are characteristic of the creation process. Due to this handmade nature， no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
- Imported
- Do not clean with any chemical solvents
- Do not use abrasive cleaners， steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces
- NATURAL & OXIDIZED BRASS
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