Sacred lotus
Sacred lotus are water plants native to the tropical north of Australia. With huge pink flowers and large pad shaped leaves, they stretch over billabongs and wetlands where they can get their roots in to the mud. If conditions are unfavourable for germination, the seeds can remain dormant in the ground for hundreds of years, waiting for better conditions to regenerate.
The top of this clutch frame measures 23.5cm across. The height of the clutch (not including the closure) is approximately 15cm. The base measures approximately 29cm x 10cm. The final image in the carousel shows the fabric used for the clutch lining.