Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 boxes-bowls-and-baskets The Gita rug has a

The Gita rug has a rich

whilst the carved spandrels that taper down to the cabinet's feet and the apron at the bottom are still fully intact

were usually finished in red or black lacquer

Xinjiang furniture takes influences from neighbouring central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan

flanked by plants with a scrolling wave pattern around the top

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 boxes-bowls-and-baskets The Gita rug has aThese 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,