Handicraft-Art

Step into a world where 18th-century Chinese court art meets modern textile craftsmanship. Inspired by Chen Mei’s iconic Landscape Pavilions Album, this stunning cross-stitch masterpiece reimagines the Qing Dynasty painter’s hybrid style—blending traditional Chinese landscape techniques with Western perspective—into a tactile, thread-based narrative. As a court artist under Yongzheng and Qianlong, Chen Mei (1694-1745) pioneered cultural fusion;…

Transport yourself to the grandeur of 18th-century Beijing with a stunning cross-stitch reinterpretation of The Qianlong Emperor’s Lantern Festival Pleasure—an iconic Qing Dynasty painting by Italian missionary-artist Giuseppe Castiglione. This handcrafted marvel transforms the original silk-bound masterpiece into a tactile celebration of history, blending meticulous needlework with the rich narrative of imperial China’s most vibrant holiday.…

A Cross – Stitch Tribute to Giuseppe Castiglione’s Artistry​ The Brocade Spring Picture, a remarkable creation by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688 – 1766), an Italian Jesuit priest and artist from Milan, has been ingeniously reimagined as a cross – stitch masterpiece. Castiglione, who arrived in China in 1715 during the 54th year of the reign of…

A Timeless Artwork with a Prosperous Message​ The traditional Chinese painting ‘Shi Shi Ru Yi’ by Zhang Daqian, a renowned master of Chinese art in the 20th century, is a masterpiece that has captivated audiences for decades. This painting, featuring plump and round persimmons symbolizing good luck and abundance, is not only a visual delight…

An Introduction to the Masterpiece​ Chen Shaomei (1909 – 1954), a renowned Chinese painter in modern history, was especially proficient in landscape paintings. He blended the strength of the Northern School with the elegance of the Southern School, creating a distinct artistic style. Wangyunlou is one of his masterpieces, demonstrating his excellent brushwork and profound…

A Masterpiece Reimagined “Han Yuan Tu” is a remarkable ink – and – color painting on silk created by Li Rongjin, a Yuan Dynasty artist. Presently, it’s housed in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Li Rongjin, whose courtesy name was Gongyan, was active around the early Zhizheng era (1341 – 1368). He was proficient…

The Timeless Allure of “Five Oxen Picture”​ “Five Oxen Picture” has long been lauded as “a remarkable piece of art, with the five oxen exuding an air of grandeur.” Created by Han Huang (韩滉)(723 – 787 AD), a native of Chang’an (present – day Xi’an, Shaanxi Province) during the Tang Dynasty, Han was a master…

A Timeless Masterpiece Comes to Life in Threads​ The “Mountain Residence” by Qian Xuan, a renowned artist of the Yuan Dynasty, is a painting that has long captivated art enthusiasts around the world. Housed in the prestigious Palace Museum in Beijing, this artwork depicts a serene and idyllic scene of a hermit’s life.​ In the…

A Masterpiece of East-Meets-West Artistry Cross-stitch enthusiasts, get ready to embark on a truly unique project! Giuseppe Castiglione’s “Cranes Under Blossoming Trees” is a stunning fusion of Western realism and Chinese traditional painting. Created by the Italian missionary-turned-court painter during the Qing Dynasty, this artwork is a perfect blend of cultural influences, making it an…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese art history, Qian Weicheng’s (钱维城)”Wan You Tong Chun Tu” stands as a remarkable masterpiece. Qian Weicheng(钱维城), originally named Xinlai, styled Zongpan, and known by the sobriquet Chashan, hailed from Wujin, Jiangsu. He was the top – scorer in the imperial examination in the 10th year of the Qianlong reign…

A Glimpse into the Original Artwork​ The “Richness and Happiness” painting was created by Huang Jiming(黄际明), a court painter in the late Qing Dynasty. Although his birth and death years remain unknown, he was the foreman of the Ruyi Studio in the Forbidden City. Huang (黄际明)was highly skilled in various painting techniques, including figures, flowers,…

A Glimpse into the Original Artwork​ The “Lotus Boat Late Berth” is a masterpiece from the Qing Dynasty. This particular piece is the third folio of the “Album of Paintings of Ladies”. It depicts a midsummer scene where willow trees provide ample shade. There is an open pavilion by the water, and a lotus –…

A Glimpse into the Imperial Heritage​ The “Xianhu Shujing” scroll, a creation of Emperor Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty, has a storied past as an old – time treasure in the Qing Palace. Measuring 82 cm in length and 36 cm in width, this original kesi painting was a work of art fit for an…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese art history, there are masterpieces that have withstood the test of time, captivating audiences with their beauty and storytelling. One such gem is “Spring Boudoir Tired Reading Picture” by Leng Mei(冷枚), a renowned court painter of the Qing Dynasty. Now, this classic has been transformed into a stunning cross…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese art history, Yu Xi(余樨), a court painter in the Qing Dynasty, left an indelible mark with his exquisite flower and bird paintings. Now, you have the unique opportunity to bring this traditional Eastern aesthetic to life through cross – stitch.​ The Allure of Yu Xi’s(余樨) Artwork​ Exquisite Detail and…