The color is better in the second picture. I made a lotus flower using tsumami zaiku (folded and pinched fabric). I had some pink gradient chirimen (crepe fabric), so I made it while looking at a photo of a lotus flower. I hope you'll use it as a decoration. Also good for offerings during Obon! I'll also include the origami with the Aizu cotton fabric pattern from Fukushima that it's placed on. It's still fresh, and the glue will become transparent when it dries. Since it's chirimen, it's weak to water, so please handle it gently. m(_ _)m #tsumamizaiku #lotusflower #obonoffering