Description

(ø = 8 cm, h = 5,5 cm, porcelain, gilding (18ct gold), white glaze)

This collection of cups symbolises the spirituality and beauty of Barbara Celjska (Barbara of Celje), daughter of Herman Celjski, who was probably born in 1387 on Slovenian soil.
Barbara of Celje married Sigismund of Luxemburg, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, when she was just a minor, and thus became Empress Barbara. She loved beauty and kindness, for she was a true beauty herself and represented the then concept of beauty and kindness. She was a great woman and remains a symbol of culturally conscious women.
The collection of cups, shaped in the form of a cupola or a ball with four legs, represents the heavenly world that stands on the four points of the Earth. The cup’s handle is imprinted with a form of the antique holy hold which had a special meaning of holiness during ritual drinking. The touching of the thumb and forefinger, joined together in the holy circle (mudre), represents God. God is represented by the thumb, whilst human ego is represented by the forefinger. God and human nature must always join together in life on Earth. 

THE PRODUCT IS HANDMADE!

THE ENERGY OF GOLDEN REFLECTION

The colour gold symbolises abundance, wealth, prestige, prosperity and luxury. It is the colour of success, achievements, triumph and optimism. It is associated with quality, prestige, sophistication and elegance. Gold attracts the eye and represents inspiration and the activation of spiritual energy. It can improve mental and physical health, while also lighting the way to future goals and bringing success, since it is associated with the energy of the sun and, in turn, with life energy, strength and self-confidence. It helps to achieve spiritual enlightenment and to gain knowledge and a deeper understanding of one’s own self and soul. It celebrates successes and motivates people to reach their potential. Gold is optimistic and positive, and adds richness and warmth to everything it is associated with, thus illuminating and enhancing other things around it as well. The colour gold increases passion and charisma, as well as compassion and understanding.

Gold is a sacred colour in both religious and magical contexts. It represents divine qualities, which is why many of the objects used in sacred rituals are made of gold or gold-coloured. It is associated with pre-eminence, has a frequency of higher protection, and signifies total integration and spiritual service.

Why plate items in gold? Because humans also have a little gold in their bodies. What connects the individual human to their soul in the physical sense is gold. This connection is ‘golden’. Unless one ‘gilds’ oneself spiritually, one cannot come closer to God, to knowing oneself, to a deeper realisation that one is a spiritual being. A spiritual being can only develop in a physical body.