Tibetan trunk with lotus flowers

Size : LxWxH

colour: red and gold/blue

(width 23cm ,depth 11cm, height 13cm)

This beautiful wooden box is made in Nepal with the traditional design of Tibetan Buddhist symbols. It is special because it is hand-painted on Himalayan wood, which is very light and durable. It can also be used as a jewelry box for personal items. Another use is as a decoration for our homes and offices, as it represents traditional Tibetan craft art.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the lotus flower symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, and enlightenment, as it emerges unstained from mud to blossom in the sun, just as the mind can achieve purity despite facing the difficulties of the world. It is a central symbol, depicted as a throne for deities and representing the spiritual path, as in the mantra "Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hūṃ" (O jewel in the lotus)

In Tibetan Buddhism, the "endless knot" (or infinite knot) represents the interdependence of all phenomena and the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (Samsara), symbolizing the Buddha's infinite wisdom and compassion. It is one of the twelve auspicious symbols (Astamangala) and having no beginning or end, it also evokes the eternal wisdom and teachings of the Buddha.