Purity & harmony
Petals come together; open spaces let the light through. The lotus brings a quiet kind of beauty to everyday objects and to paper.
From the water to the page
The lotus appears throughout Chinese decorative arts, in everyday objects as well as religious art. Its meaning depends on its setting. A lotus on a household object need not carry exactly the same associations as one in a sacred image.
Inside this paper pattern
Pointed petals rise above a low, spreading base. Small connections have been added to the sourced silhouette so the flower holds together as paper.
A wish to give
Choose a paper color and take your time with the openings. Export your finished piece as a keepsake or share it with someone you care about. Meanings in folk art vary by place and occasion; the wish you add can be personal.
Make this motif
Download the lotus joy template and cutting guide