Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 h5 Simple in design and almost

Simple in design and almost contemporary in looks

but have darkened and faded over the years

It originates from Jiangsu province in eastern China

and are useful for storing jewellery or other personal effects

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 h5 Simple in design and almostThese beautiful prints are reproductions of originals painted onto silk. They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in soft, pastel blues. Butterflies are often incorporated into paintings and other artistic forms in China as a symbol for long life and marital happiness we often see them adorning our Chinese antique furniture, while the peony denotes high rank and status. The prints are in a classic Chinoiserie style,