Chinese Namesake Prints
Chinese calligraphy with a personal touch, as the artist will make any namesake print in an 8x10 size matted to 5x7. Namesake print is suitable for framing. Frame not included. Please choose single name, mat color, and design to have made.
About The Namesake Print:
This is a print with an English name translated into a name written in Chinese characters. The name is translated into Chinese phonically (Mandarin dialect) to match the English pronunciation. Although the name translation itself doesn't have a specific meaning, the background graphic is a symbol to the Chinese culture.
Dragon:
Dragon is a symbol of royalty. It is also one of the twelve Zodiac animals in the Chinese calendar. Dragon is often used in decorations associated with rich and importance. Dragon is brave and strong, yet with justice and grace. Dragon is also used in weddings representing the groom. With the phoenix, which represents the bride, they are seen together often in traditional Chinese weddings.
Koi:
Koi is a very popular pet fish in the Asian culture, especially in Japan. The word "koi" comes from the Japanese, meaning "carp." A homophone of koi means "love, affection" and therefore, the fish symbolizes love and friendship in Japan while the Chinese culture sees Koi as wealth and good luck. Koi are especially loved by business owners.
Tiger:
Tiger is one of the twelve Zodiac animals in the Chinese calendar. Tiger replaces the lion as King of the Beasts in cultures of eastern Asia, it represents royalty, fearlessness and wrath. Also in various
Chinese art and martial art, the tiger is depicted as an earth symbol and equal rival of the dragon - the two representing matter and spirit respectively.
Butterfly:
In Chinese culture two butterflies flying together are a symbol of love. It also symbolizes rebirth into a new life after being inside a cocoon for a period of time. Some people say that when a butterfly lands on you it means good luck. Butterflies are also used in Chinese art representing a new beginning. Often times a poem is attached to the painting.
Daisies:
A white daisy is a symbol of innocence. Daisies are also the symbol of gentleness, purity and loyal love. Within the daisy family, there are other flowers that carry other meanings such as Chrysanthemum, which symbolizes cheer and rest, while the Aster is a symbol of love and daintiness.
Waterlily:
In Chinese culture the water lily stands for perfect beauty and symbolizes absolute truth and purity. It is also called the lotus. These water plants, with their flowers of pink, white, and blue, often bloom only at night; their perfume spreading across the dark surface of the pond. There is a famous Chinese saying praising the purity of the waterlily: "Growing through the soil but never dirty."
Bamboo:
Bamboo's long life makes it a Chinese symbol of longevity, while in India it is a symbol of friendship. It is also the symbol of strength and grace (it bends readily but doesn't break easily). In Chinese philosophy the straight stem of bamboo symbolizes the path towards enlightenment, the segments of the stem being the steps along the way. The bamboo is also a representation of noble one.
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