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:

This artwork is titled "Traditional Chinese Hand-Painted Kite - Double Dragons Playing with Pearls," which showcases the charm and artistic value of Chinese traditional culture.

Kites are a traditional folk toy in China, with a long history and rich cultural connotations.

In China, kites are regarded as a symbol of good luck and a representation of people's yearning for and pursuit of a better life.

The Double Dragons Playing with Pearls kite in this artwork is a beautifully hand-painted piece that demonstrates the skills and style of traditional Chinese painting.

The two dragons in the painting have different forms and are vividly depicted, seemingly displaying the vitality and strength of life as they play in the air.

The pearl symbolizes reunion and harmony, conveying people's wishes for a happy family and successful career.

Through delicate lines and color usage, this artwork vividly presents the scene of Double Dragons Playing with Pearls to the audience.

The meticulous attention to detail in the painting, whether it be the scales of the dragons or the color of the pearls, demonstrates the artist's superb skills.

Additionally, the atmosphere in the painting is very harmonious, giving off a sense of tranquility and peace.

This artwork is not only a work of art but also a way to inherit and promote Chinese traditional culture.

It allows people to feel the charm and profound heritage of Chinese traditional culture and inspires their yearning for and pursuit of a better life.

By appreciating this artwork, people can gain a better understanding and recognition of Chinese traditional culture, thereby enhancing their pride and sense of identity in Chinese culture.