Reply To: Laszlo’s introduction and carved cradle

[Laszlo Kalcza]

From the bottom to the top, the pattern is built as a tree of life. Below, the three hills represent the homeland, one of the symbols of Hungarian statehood. Falling leaves represent ancestors who have already died. The fully opened flowers leaning to the side represent the living grandparents.
The tulip on the right with the bud represents the mother who already has a child. On the left, the upward-curving leafy branch is a symbol of a young and healthy father. In the middle of the pattern is the simbol of the born girl who owns the cradle. A sunflower with lots of petals and seeds, which means we wish her health and wealth. The two little leaves on the side symbolize her future family.