Red Hibiscus

A very widespread meaning when giving a hibiscus flower as a gift is that linked to love. In fact, hibiscus is often considered a symbol of elegance but also of fragility and fleeting beauty because this plant blooms in the morning and its flowering lasts only one day. When it is given as a gift to a woman, the hidden message is the exaltation of that person's beauty.

Hibiscus is celebrated in the islands of Hawaii as a sacred plant and is used ornamentally to decorate hair and body as a tattoo. Its cultivation also takes place to be able to use the dried flowers for herbal teas and medicinal preparations thanks to its countless properties. In these lands, the hibiscus is the absolute symbol flower of the beauty of life, but also of its fleetingness... not only that, the hibiscus flower once again has a meaning linked to love. 

Hibiscus is used by women in its various shades of color and is put in their hair; here, depending on the side chosen - left, right, or both - it has a different meaning. In fact, a hibiscus flower on the right means that a woman is busy, on the left that she is looking for love and two hibiscus flowers on both sides are a symbol of an ongoing relationship but at the same time the search for new experiences. 

Furthermore, hibiscus is also a symbol of perfection and completion. This is due to its unique shape, which is made up of five petals that come together to form a perfect circle. This circular shape is often seen as a symbol of perfection and unity, making the hibiscus a popular symbol in weddings and union ceremonies. 

Hibiscus is often associated with beauty, delicacy and uniqueness. This is due to its unique structure and its range of bright colors ranging from red to pink, orange and yellow. In many cultures, hibiscus is seen as a symbol of femininity and attraction. 

Finally, hibiscus is also a symbol of passion and intense love. Its vibrant red color is often associated with love and desire, making it a popular flower for lovers. This meaning of hibiscus as a symbol of love and passion is a reflection of its extraordinary beauty and exotic charm. 

Stones used: Red Diasper from Sicily, Belgium Black Marble, Bardiglio.

Year of composition: 2025

Size: cm 36x46

Artist: Leonardo Scarpelli

An original and authentic hand-made artwork created whith the antique technique of Commesso Fiorentino which is unique for Florence.

Commesso Fiorentino was born with Medici family, one of the most important families in Florence, in the second half of 1500.

The research of the stones is made by the mosaicist that must be able to choose from a rich and wide range of shades and veins: for this reason the artists personally search and collect the stones retracing the paths of the Medici researchers.

The processing starts by drawing the subject on adhesive paper, that is then cut into small tamplates that will be attached to the variegated shades of the stones following the visual instinct, the innate gift of the artist and his perfect knowledge of the materials. The shape of the little piece will be cut by hand with a chestnut, cherry or hazelnut wood bow and an iron wire that flows with abrasive powder and water. It creates a very precise and inclined cut to form the essential spaces to accommodate the glue, made by artisans with beeswax and pine tree resin. The different stones are previously glued onto a slate surface which acts as a support during the cutting and filing phase. The various pieces which form the composition are adjusted in shape with diamond files, glued together so that the joints are invisible, flattened and finally polished in order to create a perfect decorative harmony showing the colors of nature in all their radiance.