Onion pattern

The pattern used on this porcelain has been labeled from the beginning as an onion pattern, it originates from the combination of stylized plant motifs on an East Asian style background, however it is adapted to the European style and concept. The common name "onion pattern" has its origins in the faulty interpretation of one motif of the pattern, the depiction of a pomegranate, which by its shape distantly reminds one of an onion. In spite of this the concept of "cibulák" is a symbol of delicate beauty, a symbol of the combination of usefulness and being pleasing to the eye, a symbol of uniqueness and worldliness. Porcelain with the onion pattern is manufactured by the stock company Český porcelán (Czech porcelain) under the trademark ROKOKO.

The right side of the central motif
The branch of a chrysanthemum growing from a root with a large open flower at its tip and under the open flower the small closed bud of this plant remind some historians of the flower of a lotus or aster from the original Asian patterns and symbolizing time.

The left side of central motif
A thick bamboo branch grows from the root and is entwined by a flowering climbing plant similar to a convolvulus or liana with flowers that it is not possible to botanically identify but which symbolically represents cohesion.

The central part of the basic motif
Which is dominated by a double sharply serrated leaf. This double leaf and the flower located above it are generally described as a peony bush, which symbolizes wealth, stateliness and growth.

The edging between the central motif (SCHAKIAKO) and the fruits on the shoulder of the plate
Is located in the flutes of the product, the third important part of the Onion ornamentation called the border or flower border, representing a twining climbing plant interrupted in 4 places by a lotus flower.

A BLESSED FRUIT IS LOCATED ON THE EDGE (OF THE SHOULDER)
According to Chinese patterns, the shape of the fruit and the connection with the tree branch virtually without a stalk has the botanical marks and clear signs of a peach. This decorative element symbolizes and promises immortality or at least a long life .

A second blessed fruit is also pictured on the edge (of the shoulder)
Fruit has been used for a long time as a ceramic decorative element and represents a very stylized pomegranate. This fruit is the symbol of fertility and abundant healthy children.