“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

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The black lotus flower is more than just an enigma of nature—it’s a powerful symbol steeped in cultural, spiritual, ...

If you prefer unique wood scents, Voluspa’s Blong Tabac is a mix of perique tabac, vanilla husk, sandalwood. Like a few other ...

Boasting mini travel-size versions of five iconic scents including Flowerbomb and Le Vie Est Belle, this set is perfect for a fragrance fan or anyone looking to bolster their collection with a handful ...

In 1942, newly moved out of her family’s Helsinki apartment and living on her own, the Finnish artist Tove Jansson painted a self-portrait. She gave herself a cool confidence: steely gaze, striped ...

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Fearing the moon, she dares not ...