Batik
Tapestry - Batik is an ancient art that
reached its peak of development on the
Indonesian island of Java.Dutch traders were so impressed by this
craft that in 1835, they brought Batik artists
back to Holland with them when they returned
from trading trips.
Chinese
Fans - The Chinese elevated the common fan
to an art form.We know that leaves and bird feathers
were used as early fans but China gets credit
for being the first place where fans were
manufactured.
Gold
Leaf Lacquer - Gold Leaf Lacquer ware is one
of the finest crafts produced in China. It
involves a 20 step process that converts normal objects
of porcelain or wood into beautiful
masterpieces. Each piece is hand painted and gilded
with gold leaf, then finished with over 10 coats
of lacquer, a process that can take up to a
month to complete.
Cloisonne
is a famous traditional enamelware with a
history of over 500 years. Cloisonné is one of
the famous arts and crafts of Beijing. The
making of cloisonné requires an elaborate and
complicated process involving numerous steps and
taking countless hours to complete.
Brass
& Bronze - We stock an amazing selection
of Brass and Bronze sculptures from the artists
of China and India. Choose from detailed
Dragons, Foo Dogs, and more.
Scroll
Paintings - The art of the Chinese scroll
painting dates back at least 4,000 years.This art form is considered by many
people as the highpoint aesthetically speaking
during the cultural history of China
civilization.The Chinese use special brushes and inks
to create calligraphy, which are the same tools
used for the scrolls.
Stone
Sculptures -
Choose from our selection of Jade, Gemstone, and
Soapstone carvings depicting Buddhas, Dragons,
Eagles and more.
Ceramic
Sculptures -
Amazing reproduction Tang Horses and other
classic designs from Ancient China.
Carved
Bone & Wood - Intricate carvings of wood
and bone including multi-layer sandalwood puzzle
balls and miniature bone boxes.
Silk
Embroidery & Art - Choose from several
different styles of work. Ready to frame Shu
Embroidery, Pillow covers and Table decor
featuring Beijing embroidery and much more.
Inside
Painted Snuff Bottles - One of the most
famous and collectible types of snuff bottles is
the inside or reverse painted. These little
masterpieces are painted by reaching down
through the neck of the bottle with a tiny
curved brush or piece of bamboo. If painting
through a quarter inch hole wasn't difficult
enough, you also have to paint the object in
reverse order since the first drop of paint to
touch the glass will be in front of subsequent
brush strokes. Thus the details must be painted
before the subject. Eyes first, then face, then
background. The "reverse" of how
typical painters work.
Peking
Glass Snuff Bottles - Starting with a glass
bottle they dip it one or more times into
contrasting colors of molten glass, allowing
each layer to cool and harden. Next, the layers
are carefully carved away to create beautiful
designs.