The lotus flower represents enlightenment and triumphs over adversity. The lotus is a unique flower. Before it can bloom and blossom in the sun, it must always grow through mud first. Featuring a stream of colorful beads and rustic details, this mobile's various components are crafted from recycled materials and made in partnership with fair trade artisans in India.
- Seven Lotus Symbol wall hanging with bell chime
- Rustic detailing
- Made of glass beads and reclaimed metal
- Overall measures 38" x 2.25"
- Lotuses measure about 2.25" X 2" each
- Suitable for the indoors or outdoors
- Fairtrade and handmade in India
This item was crafted from a variety of reclaimed and handmade materials. Slight imperfections, as well as variations in size, color, and appearance, enhance the handmade nature of the piece. This item is appropriate for the outdoors, however, the bell and chains will oxidize over time. While some treasure an antique look, those who wish to preserve this item as is may place it under a protective surface or simply hang it indoors.
design: A cascading mobile of seven hand-cut lotus medallions in reclaimed metal, each linked by chain and separated by strands of colorful glass beads, finished with a tapered bell that chimes in the breeze.
size: Overall length approximately 38" x 2.25"; each lotus measures about 2.25" x 2".
material: Glass beads and reclaimed metal
features: Seven-lotus design, bell chime, colorful glass bead accents, rustic reclaimed-metal detailing, indoor/outdoor use, fair trade handmade construction
care: Wipe gently with a dry cloth and, if hanging outdoors, expect the bell and chain to develop a natural weathered patina over time.
disclaimer: Because this piece is handcrafted from reclaimed materials, slight variations in size, color, and finish are normal and add to its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus is one of the most enduring symbols across Eastern spiritual traditions, prized not despite its origins but because of them. Its roots reach down into murky pond water, its stem pushes up through darkness, and still it opens into an unblemished bloom each morning. That journey has long stood for enlightenment, resilience, and the possibility of rising clean and whole out of difficulty.
Repeating the lotus seven times along this mobile isn't incidental. Sevens recur throughout contemplative traditions as a marker of completeness and ascent, echoing the seven chakras that run from the base of the body to the crown of the head. Strung together and left to sway, the seven lotuses suggest a kind of unfolding path rather than a single static image, one bloom leading to the next.
The bell at the base adds a second layer of meaning. In many spiritual practices, the sound of a bell is used to mark a threshold, calling attention back to the present moment or signaling the start and close of a ritual. Paired with the lotus, the chime becomes a gentle, ongoing reminder to notice how far you've come and to return, again and again, to the here and now.
Hung by a window, on a porch, or over a garden gate, this mobile turns an ordinary current of air into a small, recurring moment of pause — the beads catching light, the bell sounding softly, a quiet cue to breathe and recenter before moving on with the day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone drawn to symbolic, handmade decor for a meditation space, garden, porch, or entryway
- Purpose: Wall or window hanging, garden and porch decor, meditation space accent, wind chime, housewarming gift
- Suggested Mantra: I rise, I bloom
- Intention: Growth, Transformation, Renewal, Peace
- Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra
- Metal: Reclaimed metal
Questions & Guidance
Can this mobile be hung outdoors?
Yes, it's suitable for indoor or outdoor display, though the bell and chain will naturally oxidize and develop a weathered patina over time when exposed to the elements.
How is the piece constructed?
It's handmade by fair trade artisans in India from reclaimed metal and glass beads, so each one carries slight variations in color, shape, and finish.
How long is the mobile?
The full hanging measures about 38 inches long, with each individual lotus medallion measuring roughly 2.25" x 2".
Does it make noise?
Yes, a small bell hangs at the bottom and produces a soft chime when moved by wind or touch.
How do I keep it from tarnishing?
Hang it indoors or under a covered area if you'd like to preserve its current finish; if left outdoors, expect a natural antique patina to develop, which many people welcome as part of its character.
