Particularly in Japanese culture, the tendril-like blossoms of this unique flower have woven a tangled web of art-historical meaning. Never fear: our resident bud buff is here to give you a potted history| The World Of Interiors
Painted by their owners with suns, geometrical symbols and stylised national flags, hundreds of these canoe-like pirogues line the water’s edge in Senegal’s Mbour, testament to a vibrant culture that’s been passed down through the generations. But, thanks to depleting stocks and the climate crisis, it’s an increasingly precarious trade| The World Of Interiors