Material: Soft silk by cotton
Design: Hand weaving buttis work with traditional lotus motif
Length: 6.30 mtr with a contrast blouse piece
The lotus motif is a significant symbol in Maheshwari designs because it embodies deep cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic meanings rooted in Indian tradition. In Maheshwari sarees, the lotus is not just a decorative element—it represents purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment, reflecting the ability to rise above worldly attachments, much like the lotus flower blooms untouched above muddy waters.
The motif is also closely associated with divinity in Hindu mythology, where deities like Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu are often depicted with or upon a lotus, symbolizing abundance, grace, and the unfolding of the soul’s potential. In Indian textiles, including Maheshwari sarees, the lotus has long been a symbol of creation, cosmic rhythm, and non-attachment, making it an emblem of auspiciousness and spiritual growth.
By incorporating the lotus motif, Maheshwari sarees celebrate both artistic heritage and the profound philosophical ideals of Indian culture, making them especially meaningful for special occasions and ceremonies