Lotus Collection

- LOTUS COLLECTION -

In the gardens of Maison Gringoire Joaillier, through the Lotus collection, the Lotus line has made a place for itself and exudes a unique emotion.

What Does a Lotus Flower Symbolize?

Flower portray beauty and also have a specific connotation for each culture, time, and place. The beautiful lotus gas difference meanings in difference cultures. It has its own spiritual and aesthetic value. It symbolizes love andlife, and is used in almost every religious ceremony. There are many instancesin history where flowers have been given symbolic meanings according to theprevalent culture and era. The stunning blossoms are used as an adornment forceremonies and celebrations.

The Belief

Coming to the Asian continent, the water lily has a completely different symbolism. Since it produces blossoms and fruits simultaneously, it represents universality. In the context of religion, it is considered to be sacred by the Buddhists and the Hindus.

HINDUISM
In the spiritual arena of Hinduism, the concept of resurrection is symbolically denoted by the water lily. This is because at night (or during darkness), the lilies close their blossoms and with the first ray of the sun, they open. It is also a symbol of purity, because even though the plant grows in mud, the flower is pure and free from blemishes.
BUDDHISM
According to Buddhism, enlightenment is associated with this blossom. Different colored water lilies have different representations according to the ancient Buddhists, and the practice is still carried out. For instance, a red lily connotes love and passion, and is considered to be the lotus of the heart. The iconography of the purple lily is mystic power, while the white lily is mental purity.