Product description:
This piece reinterprets China’s most paradoxical floral symbol – the Lotus of Prosperity – through 16th-century Song brocade techniques.
The "Lotus of Prosperity" (富莲花) stands as one of Chinese culture’s most paradoxical floral symbols precisely because it unites opposing philosophies in a single motif. Here’s why this duality makes it so fascinating:
1. Spiritual Purity vs. Material Wealth
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Buddhist Roots: The lotus traditionally symbolizes enlightenment—rising untainted from muddy waters (a metaphor for transcending worldly desires).
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Confucian Twist: By pairing it with cash-patterned stems, artisans subverted its ascetic meaning to celebrate material success.
Paradox: A flower representing detachment now carries the embodiment of luxury.
2. Natural Ephemerality vs. Man-Made Permanence
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Natural Symbolism: Real lotuses wilt within days, embodying the Buddhist concept of impermanence.
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Artisan Defiance: Song brocade freezes the bloom in eternal perfection
Paradox: It captures the fleeting in the eternal—a blossom that never decays.
The Lotus of Prosperity acknowledges that humans are both spiritual and material beings, and true elegance lies in balancing the two.
100% Silk
Designed and fabricated by Shanghai artisans.
Imported from China.
Available Size Measurements
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SIZE
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LENGTH
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SHOULDER
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CHEST
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BOTTOM
WIDTH
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M
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22.5
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14.5
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NA
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22.5
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Please inquire about other sizes.
Model is 6'1" tall and wears a size M.
*Our measurements are taken flat on a surface. Please allow a margin of error of up to ±1 inch (2.54 cm) for manual measurement discrepancies.
Care Instructions
Professional dry clean / No bleach / No tumble dry / Low-temp. steaming or ironing.
