Two Piece Carved Lotus Inlay Soapstone Aromatherapy Diffuser by Windrose Trading Company.

Square aromatherapy diffuser with detailed carvings on all sides. Height = 4". Handcrafted by Fair Trade cottage industry artisans in India.

Symbolism: The Lotus represents renewal, transformation and infinite potential.

Lotus flowers have been influential in cultures across the world from ancient times until today. The meaning of a lotus flower ranges from enlightenment in Buddhism, wealth in Hinduism, to rebirth in the ancient Egyptian religion. The lotus is observed to rise from a tiny seed in the mud to unfold into a beautiful bloom as it reaches the sunlit surface, making it a natural emblem of growth and transformation. An open blossom signifies full enlightenment; a closed blossom or bud signifies the potential for enlightenment. Please click image for details.

Height = 4"