Hand crafted Indian rosewood lotus shaped tealight holder holds one tealight candle and features carving on one side. It is finished with a white antiqued, shabby chic finish. Wood carving is a traditional artform handed down from generation to generation. The lotus flower is a popular Indian flower and motif, often depicted as a sacred flower alongside gods and goddesses in Indian mythology. The lotus blooms within muddy waters and is culturally thought of as representing purity, strength, resilience and rebirth.