The lotus is one of Buddhism's best recognized motifs and appears in all kinds of Buddhist art across all Buddhist cultures. Scrolling lotuses often embellish Buddhist textiles, ceramics and architecture.
Every important Buddhist deity is associated in some manner with the lotus, either being seated upon a lotus in full bloom or holding one in their hands. In some images of standing Buddha, each foot rests on a separate lotus.
The Lotus Lamp of our carving workshop is very popular item. This lamp was carved by highly skilled craftsman and has mechanical functionality of closing the lotus wings. This lamp have rounded base with 3 carved pegs and carved pillar between and having a twisting lotus in mid. Within the lotus there is a small Buddha statue as like center of lotus. You can twist the base of lotus to close or open the wings of lotus.
