{"id":34958,"date":"2024-10-05T13:01:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T10:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andasprogeart.lv\/interneta-veikals\/towel-rowan\/"},"modified":"2024-10-05T13:01:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T10:01:32","slug":"towel-rowan","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/andasprogeart.lv\/en\/interneta-veikals\/towel-rowan\/","title":{"rendered":"Towel – Rowan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Towel – Rowan created from the author’s watercolor. The rowan berries store all the warm summer sun. <\/p>\n

Size 152cm x 76 cm<\/p>\n

Rowan<\/strong> (Sorbus aucuparia<\/em>), also known as mountain ash or European rowan, is a hardy and easily recognizable tree or shrub belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae<\/em>). It is one of the most beloved trees in Latvia’s nature, especially due to its decorative appearance and traditional symbolism. <\/p>\n

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Symbolism and Cultural Significance<\/h3>\n

In Latvian folklore, the rowan is considered a protective tree that can guard against evil and illness. It was often planted near homes or gates. The berries and branches were frequently used in rituals and folk medicine. <\/p>\n

Practical Uses<\/h3>\n
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  • Food<\/strong>: Rowan berries are tart and bitter but are used to make jams, syrups, and liqueurs. They are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. <\/li>\n
  • Medicine<\/strong>: In folk medicine, rowan berries are used as a remedy for colds and digestive issues.<\/li>\n
  • Timber<\/strong>: Rowan wood is hard and flexible, suitable for crafts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Interesting Facts<\/h3>\n
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    • The Latin name aucuparia<\/em> comes from the words for “birds” and “catching,” as the berries were traditionally used to attract birds.<\/li>\n
    • In autumn, the rowan is one of the most spectacular trees, with its orange berries standing out against nature’s backdrop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The rowan is not only a beautiful and symbolic plant but also a valuable natural resource that provides both aesthetic pleasure and practical benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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