Botanical Treasure

Botanical Treasure

This Crocus lily produces one of the world’s most expensive spices available for humans to use in their continual quest to make food more interesting and tantalising to the taste buds. Each flower produces just 3 strands (stamens) ensuring those who farm this plant a very good return, in monetary terms, for their endeavours. The Saffron Crocus lily is a true alchemist of the plant world.

Medium/Technique: Fabric painting, Hand and Machine Embroidery, Fabric Flowers.
Size: 310mm x  280mm