Celebrating connections
(WorldNews Mexico)

Following religious tradition, the plants and herbs locals leave for the gods cannot be thrown in the trash and are instead discarded into nearby bodies of water. But what that creates is plants like marigold, roses, hibiscus and coconut husks piling up within rivers and even seas, creating water pollution. “Somehow, it had been playing on my mind, how can I (stop) that without really going wrong with my religion?” she said. “I didn’t want to be wrong with doing something in the sentiments of my religion or my tradition, but at the same time give (the plants) a turn to turn into something beautiful.” Artist Rupa Trivedi’s textiles are dyed with flower and...