Diameter: 20cm (8")

Material: silk and Pure silk

Origin: Weifang of China

Handicraft: All hand made and painted by the tradiitonal Chinese craftsmen in Weifang


The dragon heads are all individually hand painted - each one is unique with its own 'character'. They all feature:

1. Deer horns, as deer are ridden by the immortals and represent longevity and good luck.

2. Tigers eyes - the tiger is the king of the beasts, mighty and strong.

3. Catfish whiskers, to represent the material wealth. (Catfish are an essential part of the Spring festival meal).

4. A humans beard, as a symbol of intelligence and talent.(The longer the beard the wiser you are).

5. The segmented body (centipede) represents a centipede.

Weifang, a kite city, is an old handicraft town located in the middle part of Shandong peninsula in east China. It is the birthplace of Chinese kite with a history of kite flying and manufacturing for about 500 years. Weifang kite is famous for its delicately selected materials (split bamboo and silk), careful and neat painting, bright colors, exquisite framing and mounting and smooth gliding. "Hang up on the wall it's a painting, fly up in the sky it's a kite." Hand-made and hand-painted, the primary kinds of Weifang kite are bird and animal kite. The masterpiece is dragon kite, as the dragon is the symbol of the Chinese nation.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

1575 Inches Large Chinese Handmade and Painted Traditional Dragon Kite This artwork showcases a beautifully crafted dragon kite made in traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

The dragon is an important symbol in Chinese culture, representing power, nobility, and good fortune.

This dragon kite features a unique design with its body made of red and gold silk, while the head is made of black silk.

The eyes of the dragon are made of black beads, giving it a lifelike appearance.

The overall lines of the kite are smooth, and the colors are vibrant, creating a sense of grandeur and mystery.

This dragon kite is not only a work of art but also carries the profound cultural heritage and historical significance of China.

By appreciating and studying this dragon kite, we can gain a better understanding of the essence and charm of traditional Chinese culture.