Chinese Blessing
Blessing Couple
Stitch: 155 x 140
Ukuran design: 27 x 25 cm
Ukuran kain: 37 x 35 cm
Crane Paradise
Ukuran 220 x 280 stitch
Desain: 39 x 50 cm
Kain 50 x 60 cm
Aida ecru/abu2 14 ct
From Chinese culture and tradition of auspiciousness, the crane has traditionally symbolized spiritual and longevity, the ancients Chinese considered that the crane has extraordinary ability and is not of the common world. Also to the Pine tree, the only tree that epitomizes all trees in Chinese culture and similar symbols, when depicted among these legendary trees, they represent staying power, resilience and good life that full of riches and power. It brings auspicious meanings of longevity and steadfastness and often shown with crane which signifies astuteness and aspiration to the ultimate wisdom. In other meaning when crane and pine tree shown with peony that is a symbol of love and affection and is representative of good luck, the compound of these 3 symbols it ensure harmonious relationship between family?s member.
Displaying couples of cranes symbolize the unity of the patriarch and the matriarch and the continuation of family. They said to manifest a peculiar interest in human affairs and it is often associated with old age and also with good luck.
Chinese Blessing Fishes
Ukuran 280 x 200 stitch
Desain 50 x 36 cm
Kain 60 x46 cm
Aida 14 ct putih/cream
A homonym of the Chinese word for surplus, the Carp has always been held in great esteem by the Chinese as a symbol of great wealth, advantage and benefit in business so they are often displayed in the homes of wealthy Chinese. In the ancient Chinese legend, the carp sometimes portrayed with a dragon, referring to a phrase used by the Chinese of old times for man who obtains a high official position: “Carp jumping up to or over the dragon gate”. The dragon gate represents “the door to the court”.
Nowadays, Chinese uses it to congratulate or to compliment one with unusual ability into a good future. When displayed in the home, carp is believed to attract great riches and prosperity for the members of the household. For Feng Shui, this picture should be placed in office, bedroom or living room to enhance wealth and bless the place with abundance.
Blossom Peony
Size : 182 x 258 stitch
Design: 33 x 46 cm
Fabric: 43 x 56 cm
Peony is the Queen of Flowers and emblem of wealth, beauty and happy. In the Song era, it acquired nicknames of “wealth flower”. It is especially favored by the upper classes and considered a symbol of prosperity. Peony was often used in paintings, handicrafts and embroidery. In other meaning the peony is a symbol of love and affection and is representative of good luck and of spring in the cycle of the four seasons. Chinese believe that one who loves peony would love reality and pure things so they love peace and quite isolated.
The word vase in Chinese sounds much like the word for peace. Giving peony to someone means you want that person to take care of him/herself for you.
The Chinese calligraphy of this design refer to blossom flower and to wealth and prosperity.. that all means to best wishes of happiness wealth and prosperity.
Running Horses
Ukuran: 348 x 140 stitch
Ukuran desain: 63 x 25 cm
Ukuran kain: 73 x 35 cm