Interesting facts you may not have known about this mysterious color.
Mix the warmth of the color red and the coolness of blue and you will
get the mysterious color purple. Violet, Lilac, Mauve, Prune and Orchid
are just some of the many popular shades that exist today. Just as
there are literally hundreds of shades of purple, there are many
interesting facts about this fascinating color as well. Associated with
magic and spirituality, Wizards were often portrayed wearing large
purple jackets and hats. In the Arthurian legend, Merlin was one of the
greatest wizard who always wore a purple jacket. The color is also
linked with the Seventh Chakra, also known as Shasrara, which is located
at the crown of the head. Chakra refers to each of the seven energy
centers of which our consciousness and energy system is composed of. The
Seventh Chakra is our connection with the Spiritual World.
Associated
with wealth, this color was very expensive to purchase and make. Purple
robes were worn only by royalty and people of high authority. The color
was adored by the famous Cleopatra. Thousands of sea snails were soaked
for more than a week, just so that the queen can get an ounce of her
favorite color. The dye that was extracted from these sea snails was
highly favored by many because it was very bright and did not fade.
Egyptians also representd this color with power. When used in home
decor, it can give you peace of mine and spiritual fulfillment. Purple
goes best with the color gold, since the two are associated with
royalty. In Feng Shui, it is considered to be a Yin color and should be
used in moderation. The color is also associated with meditation.
Leonardo da Vinci, the artist who painted the famous Mona Lisa, was said
to have meditated in purple light because he believed this will
increase his meditation power.
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