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Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is a landscape. The colour of the tassel may vary!
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Hand-painted fan, made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. Plum The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is “like an orphan who stands up without anyone’s help”.
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Hand-painted fan, made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. Plum The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is “like an orphan who stands up without anyone’s help”.
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Wisteria Wisteria is a symbol of love, grace, bliss, patience and perseverance. It also represents victory over adversity and creative expansion.
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under hurricanes. This indicates a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Orchids, bamboo, plum trees and chrysanthemums represent the KI, or vital energy, of the four seasons and the four stages of human life. They are considered the ‘Four Nobles’.
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item, or one that can also be used. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of the Chrysanthemum The chrysanthemum represents autumn. It is the flower that ‘defies the frost’. In the East, the chrysanthemum is traditionally associated with life and happiness. The orchid, bamboo, plum blossom and chrysanthemum represent the Ki, or vital energy, of the four seasons and the four stages of human life, and are considered the ‘Four Noble Ones’.
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of the Orchid The orchid symbolises summer, femininity and elegance. “If you feel in a cheerful mood, paint the orchid, for its leaves seem to fly and soar freely through space, the buds open gracefully and serenely, and everything about that flower expresses happiness”. Chüeh Yin The orchid, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemum represent the KI, or vital energy, of the four seasons and the four stages of human life, and are considered the ‘Four Noble Ones’.
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A large brush suitable for Sumi-e painting (particularly for the various sections of the bamboo stalk), calligraphy (larger characters) and watercolour painting. The soft goat-hair bristles adapt to the various movements of the hand.
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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. A smooth, harmonious shape achieved through wheel-throwing. Fired in a wood-fired kiln at extremely high temperatures. The colours are achieved using high-quality glazes. Made in Italy.
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Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is the lotus flower. The colour of the tassel may vary!
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper depicting the red spider lily. Meaning of the lily: The red spider lily is known as higanbana, the flower of the equinox, and is associated with the worship and celebration of ancestors. It is also regarded as a quasi-divine flower that grows in paradise, a symbol of elevation and spirituality. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item and/or practical accessory. Its bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. Plum The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is “like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help”.
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item and/or practical accessory. Its bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Wisteria Wisteria is a symbol of love, grace, bliss, patience and perseverance. It also represents victory over adversity and creative expansion.
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High-quality brush. The mixed bristles are made from a combination of weasel, horse and goat hair, combining the precision of weasel, the elasticity of horse and the softness of goat to offer perfect balance when painting.
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Brush with wooden handle, ideal for painting various subjects in Sumi-e painting. Weasel hair is particularly sought after because it retains its elasticity and softness for a very long time. The tip is flexible and retains its tapered shape. Excellent quality. Suitable for beginners.
