Flowers have a privileged position in Chinese culture and play a significant role in daily life. Chinese believe that many flowers convey positive messages and so they appear in literature, food, textiles and other decorative items, each displaying its unique (traditional) meaning. Plum blossom for instance, stands for noble and modest qualities, but is also the name of a famous snack in Nanjing and Suzhou;)
The lotus flower is an important symbol of pureness, the flower along with its leaves, seeds and roots have been widely used in both Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Until today, the magnificence of these flowers in shape and colour is a rich source of inspiration for designers and can be applied to (home)textiles, wallpapers, mosaic tiles, folding screens and many other interesting interior products.