Charm - Vuloiré Knot

Korean traditional knots (maedeup) originated not as ornament, but within Buddhist visual and ritual culture. Early forms developed alongside temple decoration and ritual objects, where knots symbolized continuity, discipline, and the binding of intention through repeated, meditative action. Over time, maedeup extended beyond the temple into court attire, ceremonial garments, and personal accessories, where they functioned as silent carriers of meaning rather than overt decoration—often marking rites, offerings, and moments of passage.
Among these forms, Gukhwa maedeup (chrysanthemum knot) draws from the chrysanthemum, a flower long associated in Korean tradition with longevity, integrity, and endurance through time. The chrysanthemum signified constancy and dignified persistence—an ideal shaped by restraint rather than renewal. Vuloiré’s Knot charm is based on the structure of Gukhwa maedeup, reinterpreted into a refined, symmetrical form carved in natural nacre.
The motif originates from the knot design developed for Haute Heritage Look #5 (Peacock), where it first appeared as a defining element within the couture composition. Interlocking lines loop continuously without a visible beginning or end, reflecting continuity achieved through balance rather than excess. The form remains deliberately restrained, allowing the iridescence of mother-of-pearl to reveal depth through movement rather than ornament.
Created exclusively in connection with Vuloiré’s 2026 Haute Heritage Collection, the Knot charm functions as a quiet emblem rooted in ritual logic. Its recurring presence across the house’s work serves as a mark of recognition—subtle, consistent, and understood rather than announced. Designed to be carried daily, it represents connection, endurance, and the elegance of something bound not by force, but by intention, repetition, and discipline.