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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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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. 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, lightweight, made of bamboo and paper. Panda The panda represents strength and gentleness. It symbolises the ability to find a balanced and harmonious path in life. It also represents a positive outlook on life, the value of friendship, and the importance of patience and perseverance.
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Hand-painted fan, lightweight, made of bamboo and paper. Wisteria Wisteria is a symbol of love, grace, bliss, patience and perseverance. It also represents triumph over adversity and creative expansion.
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Hand-painted fan, lightweight, made of bamboo and paper. Orchid The orchid symbolises summer, femininity and elegance. “If you are in a cheerful mood, paint an orchid, for its leaves seem to fly and soar freely through the air. The buds open gracefully and serenely, and everything about that flower expresses happiness.” Chüeh Yin Orchid, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemum 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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A lightweight, hand-painted fan made of bamboo and paper. 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. They are considered the ‘Four Noble Ones’.
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Hand-painted fan, lightweight, made of bamboo and paper. 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 the force of hurricanes. This signifies 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. Orchid, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemum 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, lightweight, made of bamboo and paper. Plum tree 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 on their own two feet without anyone’s help”. 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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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. Its smooth, harmonious shape is 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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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. Its smooth, harmonious shape is 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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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper mounted on a white PP backing. The meaning of the orchid The orchid symbolises summer, femininity and elegance. “If you are in a cheerful mood, paint an orchid, for its leaves seem to fly and soar freely through space, its buds open gracefully and serenely, and everything about that flower expresses happiness”. Chüeh Yin Size: 16x23cm
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Unbleached Xuan rice paper mounted on a white PP backing. This is an innovative mounting technique using modern materials, a multi-stage process that requires great concentration and expertise. The result is excellent and will satisfy all artists seeking an effective solution for painting on smooth rice paper that does not curl whilst the painting is being executed. The backing makes the paper more durable whilst bringing out the colours.
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A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
