Wheat has always been a symbol of happiness and prosperity. In ancient Rome, wheat was thrown around the newlyweds to bestow blessings upon the couple for a joyful and prosperous life. Placed in the home, a bouquet of wheat is a promise of abundance and wealth. Wheat symbolizes the gift of life; the essential and fundamental food provided by Mother Nature…
The wheat is a recurring motif in Art Nouveau. René Lalique often exploited its beauty and symbolic power through his creations.
Highlighted through the purity of satin crystal, stylized stalks of wheat ornament the Épis bowl. As if dancing in the wind, they release their poetry.