Banyan trees are considered sacred in Hinduism, a symbol of eternal life. It is believed that Buddha achieved enlightenment while sitting under a banyan tree. The shapes start to look like creatures believed, in Philippine Mythology, to inhabit these trees. The banyan tree trunk, in the photo on this tote bag, makes an intricate, complicated, intriguing image. In soft shades of greys, blues and browns, the unusual, sculptural shapes (formed by the way the tree grows) look like works by Alberto Giacometti. What do you see in the banyan tree? BANYAN POWER - the text can be changed or deleted as you like...