Women who had their feet bound as children in rural China photographed by Hong Kong-based Jo Farrell Practice, also called lotus feet, was a symbol of beauty and status and was started when girls ...

no bloom possesses as profound a symbolism as the lotus flower. Its meanings weave deeply through many cultures. Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant ...

"The growth cycle of lotus root is unique. During winter, the rhizomes quietly lie buried in the mud, appearing 'dead' but actually accumulating strength. When spring arrives, they will sprout new ...