The Nine Purple Li Fire Cycle: It is a concept in numerology. Ancient people divided 20 years into one cycle, and the period from 2024 to 2043 belongs to the Lower Yuan Nine Cycles. The nine cycles correspond to the Li hexagram in the I Ching's Eight Trigrams and are called the "Nine Purple Li Fire Cycle". During this period, all the phenomena of all things that conform to the element of Li Fire will emerge accordingly.The Five Emperors' Coins: Usually composed of copper coins cast by the five emperors of the prosperous Qing Dynasty, namely Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong and Jiaqing, they carry the energy of prosperity and are unique cultural symbols. In feng shui theory, they have the effects of promoting wealth, warding off evil energy and praying for good fortune.
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The Aoyu Lantern is also called the Dragon Fish Lantern. It is a dragon head and fish body in Chinese mythology, which symbolizes good luck.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
Fridge magnets are small yet delightful cultural and creative products. They serve not only as decorative items but also as carriers of travel memories, expressions of emotion, and even conveyors of cultural messages.
Jia Ma, also known as "paper horse" or "divine paper", is an ancient and mysterious folk woodblock print used in folk sacrificial activities to pray for blessings and eliminate disasters. It is popular throughout Yunnan Province. Among them, the Bai ethnic group's Jia Ma is the most distinctive. It is a kind of woodcut work that still exists among the common people in the primitive witchcraft and etiquette of the Bai ethnic group.It is a comprehensive reflection of Dali woodcarving techniques, printing techniques and papermaking techniques on primitive religious sacrificial items. It is a precious cultural heritage and has been included in the third batch of intangible cultural heritage list of Dali Prefecture.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
Fridge magnets are small yet delightful cultural and creative products. They serve not only as decorative items but also as carriers of travel memories, expressions of emotion, and even conveyors of cultural messages.
Dongyang woodcarving is renowned for its exquisite carving craftsmanship. Artisans employ a variety of carving techniques, such as relief carving, through carving, and round carving, to vividly present various patterns on camphor wood boards. The lines are smooth and the layers are distinct, demonstrating an extremely high artistic standard.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
Fridge magnets are small yet delightful cultural and creative products. They serve not only as decorative items but also as carriers of travel memories, expressions of emotion, and even conveyors of cultural messages.
The Chinese knot symbolizes unity, beauty, happiness and peace, and has meanings such as reunion, completeness and good fortune. Dongyang woodcarving has a long history. The patterns carved on it often contain rich cultural significance, endowing the pendants and ornaments with a deeper cultural background and expressing people's yearning for a better life.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
Xiangyun silk, also known as Liang silk or cloud silk, and referred to as black lacquer silk when in black, is a traditional Chinese silk fabric. It is made by coating mulberry silk with the juice of the yam plant (Dioscorea cirrhosa), then covering it with mineral-rich river or pond mud, followed by sun-drying and processing.
The dyeing and finishing technique of Xiangyun silk is recognized as part of the second batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
Fridge magnets are small yet delightful cultural and creative products. They serve not only as decorative items but also as carriers of travel memories, expressions of emotion, and even conveyors of cultural messages.
Dongyang woodcarving mainly features flat relief, and is characterized by multi-layered relief and scattered perspective composition. Carvers employ techniques such as thin relief, low relief, deep relief, high relief, and multi-layer layering to create works that are rich in layers yet dynamic, with smooth and natural lines, enabling them to vividly present various patterns on camphor wood.
Ping An Kou is a traditional Chinese jade ornament. It is round and flexible in appearance, which conforms to the "doctrine of the mean" in traditional Chinese culture. In ancient times, it was called "Bi" and has the effect of nourishing the body. In modern times, it is often given to lovers, relatives, and friends as a gift to wish for peace.
Fridge magnets are small yet delightful cultural and creative products. They serve not only as decorative items but also as carriers of travel memories, expressions of emotion, and even conveyors of cultural messages.
Dongyang woodcarving mainly features flat relief, and is characterized by multi-layered relief and scattered perspective composition. Carvers employ techniques such as thin relief, low relief, deep relief, high relief, and multi-layer layering to create works that are rich in layers yet dynamic, with smooth and natural lines, enabling them to vividly present various patterns on camphor wood.
Ping An Kou is a traditional Chinese jade ornament. It is round and flexible in appearance, which conforms to the "doctrine of the mean" in traditional Chinese culture. In ancient times, it was called "Bi" and has the effect of nourishing the body. In modern times, it is often given to lovers, relatives, and friends as a gift to wish for peace.
The meaning of a "fortune slip" refers to the act of drawing a message to predict the future or seek insight into good or bad fortune—essentially a form of divination. It is often seen as a symbol of hope, offering spiritual comfort in times of difficulty, and can also serve as a way to relax and lighten one’s mood.