Each of these vintage creations is constructed from dyed natural grasses. Artisans weave the fibers together strand by strand to create traditional Chinese design motifs and themes. The finished picture is textured like a work in relief. The vibrant colors are unique to the craft due to how the dried grasses hold the pigments and dyes. The delicate process of creating pictures from stalks of dried grasses demands both skill and meditative dedication. This set of original hand made butterfly pictures draws on the same traditions as classical brush painting on silk or rice paper in Asia. The theme of butterflies paired with flowers or fauna is more than an attractive work of art; it is also a demonstration of balance, rooted in Taoism. The energies of Yin and Yang are in harmony with the insects that fly freely in the air and the garden vegetation, which is stationary and part of the earth. This set of three pictures features bright blossoms with delicate butterflies, representing happiness, blessings or good fortune and longevity. Hang this set together in a home to encourage a positive feng shui. Makes a great home warming or wedding present. Its also a unigue gift for little girls. Sometime in Chinese art the butterfly is intended simply as a symbol for joy. Please note each piece is entirely a hand made original and may have slight variations from those depicted here. This is part of the nature and character of original hand made art. The set of three is a vintage production from northern China in the late 1970, created at the tail end of the cultural revolution.

Pictures created from arrangement of natural dyed grasses

Detailed and entirely hand made, vibrant colors and a textured surface

Mounted on white muslin over a hard backing

Approximate Size: 8" x 10"

Original art hand made in China