Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 h5 These lovely photo frames are

These lovely photo frames are in a stone and resin mix

It originates from Jiangsu province in eastern China

Simple in design and almost contemporary in looks

These lovely brushes are traditionally used for the Chinese art of calligraphy

but have darkened and faded over the years

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 h5 These lovely photo frames areThese beautiful prints are reproductions of originals painted onto silk. They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in soft, pastel blues. Butterflies are often incorporated into paintings and other artistic forms in China as a symbol for long life and marital happiness we often see them adorning our Chinese antique furniture, while the peony denotes high rank and status. The prints are in a classic Chinoiserie style,