Fold Instructions:
- Lay your pocket square on a flat surface – smooth out the wrinkles.
- Using three fingers, lift the cloth at the center of the square.
- Run the square through your second hand to remove any hard creases.
- Rotate the square upside-down, holding near the four corners of the square.
- Fold the puffed end behind, and hold.
- Carefully place the fold into your jacket pocket.
About the Fold:
Not everyone loves a rose. Not every occasion calls for a rose. Some would argue that a lotus carries the majesty and grandeur that a rose carries. For that reason there is The Lotus Fold. This fold of eccentricity and beauty is well suited to a broad range of social occasions, and speaks volumes of romance in its own way.
In many cultures the lotus flower conveys rebirth, purity, and enlightenment. This fold can be perceived as carrying the same symbology, but is also just a nice looking fold that shows off a pocket square well in a casual social setting. It is a pocket square that says what you want it to.
This fold is conducive to being executed from a broad range of materials, but will definitely benefit from a fabric that offers higher rigidity to support the petals of your lotus. The versatility inherent in this fold, means it works well with plain just as much as patterned designs.
The Lotus Fold could also be ideal for that partner who is quite fond of the lotus flower. Use this fold as you see fit. This fold is a fold for the wearer. Maybe you can make your own mind about what this fold means for you, or just use it to show off your favourite pocket square.