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Lotus with Kranok Ornament
A lotus with fanned kranok leaves, unalome spires above and a double arc of Khom script below.
✦Meaning & Background
A lotus with widely fanned kranok leaves, unalome spires above and a double arc of Khom script below. Of all the lotus designs this is the most exuberant: where the simple versions let the flower speak for itself, this one builds a complete setting around it.
✦More about this design
This is the richest of the lotus designs on the site. The flower at the centre is surrounded by kranok leaves that fan far outward, with unalome spires above and two arcs of Khom script below. Compared with the restrained lotus with a vertical mantra this is a different kind of design: a complete scene rather than a single symbol. The double arc work at the bottom also appears in the Hong birds and in the lotus with seven spires. That arc carries the mantra and closes the composition without turning it into a circle. Because of its size this design asks for a large surface: upper back, chest or stomach. Browse all Sak Yant designs to compare it with the simpler variants, read all Sak Yant symbols or book an appointment.
✦Frequently asked questions
What makes this different from the other lotus designs?
The scale. The flower is surrounded by widely fanned kranok leaves, unalome spires and a double mantra arc, where the simple versions show only the flower.
How large should it be set?
Plan for a large surface such as the upper back, chest or stomach. Set smaller, the fine leaves will eventually run together.
Why are there two arcs of script at the bottom?
The arc carries the mantra and closes the composition. Two arcs give the text more room without turning it into a closed circle.
