An poetic symbol of enlightenment, the lotus reminds us that beauty can bloom from suffering. In order to blossom in the sun, the lotus must first make its way through mud and pond scum. In time it emerges, whole and triumphant.
This richly colored cuff features a swatch of cream fabric hand-embroidered with ornate lotus designs. Reminiscent of India's traditional art, it's a little bit of old-world elegance fashioned for everyday wear. Handmade in India, cuff's band measures 2 inches wide and 7 inches around.
- Embroidered lotus cuff
- Antiqued-silver-colored metal alloy with fabric
- Cuff band measures 2 inches wide
- Cuff measures 7 inches around
- Handmade in India
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A wide statement cuff wrapped in cream fabric hand-embroidered with a dense floral vine motif in crimson, rust, mauve-blue and olive thread, edged in a slim band of antiqued silver-colored metal.
size: Cuff band measures 2 inches wide and 7 inches around; open-back style adjusts slightly to fit.
material: Antiqued silver-colored metal alloy frame with a cotton fabric panel hand-embroidered in multicolor thread.
features: Hand embroidery, layered floral and vine motif, antiqued metal edge, adjustable open-cuff back
care: Wipe the metal edge with a soft, dry cloth, keep the embroidered panel away from water and perfume, and store flat to protect the stitching.
disclaimer: Because the embroidery and cuff shaping are done by hand, thread color placement and the exact curve of each cuff vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
Hand embroidery has long been used across India to turn plain fabric into something worth keeping, with artisans building up flowers and trailing vines stitch by stitch in colored silk or rayon thread until the base cloth all but disappears beneath them. The layered, multi-petaled blooms on this cuff sit in that lineage of dense floral thread work, where a single motif is built from dozens of small directional stitches to create shading and depth without ever touching a paintbrush.
The lotus referenced in this piece's design is one of the most enduring motifs in Indian art and craft, appearing in embroidery, painted textiles, and architecture alike. It's valued less as a decorative afterthought than as a recurring visual shorthand for renewal, since the flower rises clean through muddy water to bloom above it.
Mounting embroidered textile onto a metal cuff base is a practical piece of design as much as a decorative one: it gives a soft, flexible material the structure to hold its shape on the wrist while keeping the handwork front and center.
A piece like this starts with a length of cotton fabric stretched taut on a frame, which the embroiderer works flower by flower, filling in each petal and leaf with satin and stem stitches in colored thread before moving to the next. Once the embroidered panel is complete, it's cut to size and set into a preformed metal cuff band, with the fabric edges secured along the inside of the frame so the finished piece keeps its curve and stays comfortable against the wrist.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, colorful cuff with visible handcraft detail
- Wear It With: Let it anchor the look by pairing with solid-color sleeves or a simple top that gives the embroidery room to stand out
- Purpose: Everyday wear, statement accessory, gifting
- Metal: Antiqued silver-colored alloy
Questions & Answers
What is the Embroidered Lotus Cuff Bracelet made of?
The band is an antiqued silver-colored metal alloy set with a cotton fabric panel that's hand-embroidered in multicolor thread.
How is the embroidery on the cuff made?
It's hand-stitched, with artisans building up each flower and leaf using colored thread on the fabric panel before it's mounted onto the metal cuff base.
What size is this cuff?
The band measures 2 inches wide and 7 inches around. It has an open back, which allows a small amount of adjustment for fit.
How do I care for the embroidered fabric and metal?
Wipe the metal edge with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water and perfume contact with the embroidered panel, and store the cuff flat rather than folded.
Will my cuff look exactly like the photo?
It will be very close, but since the embroidery and metal shaping are done by hand, expect small natural variations in thread placement and curve from piece to piece.
