Lotus flower stand with Mother of pearl on incense sticks

A stand in the shape of a lotus flower, decorated with Mother of pearl on incense sticks on a bamboo chip. The lotus flower symbolizes the change of darkness into light, the change of ignorance in knowledge. The bowl can also be used for burning fragrant cones and frantic.
The stand is made of gray talc. The diameter is about 10 cm.

The lotus flower is a picture of the beginning of the world, the origin of life. It is an ancient symbol of rebirth, beauty, life, happiness, purity and spirituality, the unity of the micro and macrocosm, a symbol of the harmony of male and female origin. The lotus was and still is, a particularly revered symbol of many cultures, especially in ancient Egypt, and now in India and China.

Shell Pearls are made from the inner lining of oyster shells, also known as Mother of Pearl. The fabric is ground to a fine powder, shaped, dyed and coated with natural mother-of-pearl and then with a protective coating to give it a shine.

Pearls strengthen relationships, especially between parents and children. Pearls and mother-of- pearl symbolize wisdom, gained mainly through experience, they are used to attract and strengthen wealth and happiness and to protect their owner. They calm down, they can be a talisman for strengthening and maintaining a relationship and security. They symbolize purity, generosity and loyalty. In folk tradition, it is stated that wearing pearl jewelry helps the smooth running of motherhood and childbirth.

White is a symbol of purity, unity and innocence, a symbol of energy, it encourages self-knowledge, thought processes and perception of one's own consciousness. The natural power of white is reflected in the rays of the moon. It is the color of the beginnings and ends, it is the cold color of the night, it helps us see things normally hidden, just as the moon is the only illumination in the dark night light.

White embodies birth and regeneration. It is the color of a snowy landscape, the color of opposites, but also of freedom and hope.