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Slow Fashion
Timeless and mindful
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Artisan Craft
Handcrafted by skilled makers
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Sustainable Materials
Eco-friendly and ethically sourced
Soulful Craft
Mud Lotus is where beauty, sustainability and soul meet.
Born from a love affair with India’s sacred artistry, Mud Lotus honors ancient textile traditions—hand-block printing, natural indigo dyeing, and Kantha stitching—while empowering artisans and preserving cultural heritage.
From the mud, the lotus blooms: every thread tells a story of transformation, reverence and resilience
Our Simple Mission
Meet Patricia Cuenot
Founder of The Mud Lotus
My story began decades ago traveling around India inspired by spirituality in daily life and the devotion and skill of artisans in their work.
I was sponsoring a Tibetan refugee, who became my God-daughter, and everything really started one day after they gifted me a beautiful, soft yak-blend hand-loomed blanket. I brought them back to sell in the west as the "Tibet Blanket Project" to help send a little extra cash to her refugee family in India.
Creation creates change. To BE the change we want to see, we can reflect on the past which holds keys to the future.
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Meet Artisans
Learn MoreOur artisans are the heart of our work, preserving generations-old craft traditions in India and Nepal through skill, patience, and passion.
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Sponsorship
Learn MoreBehind Mud Lotus are lifelong relationships built on trust, care, and shared journeys—people who have become family, shaping our work with their wisdom, dedication, and spirit.
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Musings
Learn MoreMusings is our space for reflections, stories, and moments from the journey—shared thoughts, people, and places that inspire the heart of Mud Lotus.
Testimonials
Happy Customers
What a lovely shop The Mud Lotus is! I'm so happy I happened upon it today. The colors, fabrics, and styles are gorgeous and unique. Knowing that my purchases help the incredible artisans in Nepal and India who create this one of a kind clothing makes me feel good about my purchases. Patricia, the shop owner, is a kind and knowledgeable woman. You will love it!
Kristine H. / North Hills, CA