©2010 Karen Logan
Loughton Festival, Essex 2007
My idea for the Wish Ribbon event came from the ancient British custom of tying wish-rags to the branches of particular trees in order to attract luck, love, healing and success. The participants chose a colour ribbon that represented a wish, everyday textiles were thus imbued with meaning and desires became visible and tangible.
My idea for the Wish Ribbon event came from the ancient British custom of tying wish-rags to the branches of particular trees in order to attract luck, love, healing and success. The participants chose a colour ribbon that represented a wish, everyday textiles were thus imbued with meaning and desires became visible and tangible.
| Colour | Meaning | Walthamstow |
Loughton 56 people |
| White | a wish for a loved one no longer near you (many miles apart or who has passed away) | 24 | 13 |
| Yellow | a wish for change, to make a fresh start | 20 | 10 |
| Orange | a wish for success in a new venture or direction | 22 | 7 |
| Red | a wish for love | 27 | 7 |
| Green | a wish for health for yourself or a loved one | 27 | 12 |
| Blue | a wish for financial stability, increased wealth | 21 | 7 |
