Top 10 Chinese decorations

10) a Chinese wall range

These traditional fans were invented during the Hans dynasty (206 BC - 23). They were originally made of feathers, but have evolved over time to now most often be equipped with bamboo shores. But during their history, they went through multiple phases, and various materials were used: straw, ivory, silk, paper, plastic ...

Even today, the Chinese range has a privileged place in the Asian culture. It is used in certain martial arts, in the practice of Tai Chi, and even in traditional fans.

The fans have always been exceptional supports for painters and local artists in China. There is therefore very high quality, and decorated with sumptuous Chinese paintings. Some have traditional paintings, representing for example Chinese landscapes, women with their umbrella, or Koi carp. Others, more modern can be decorated with abstract patterns or pop culture characters. You will therefore necessarily find a Chinese wall range to decorate your home in the purest Chinese tradition !

9) A Lucky Bambou

You can also brighten up your Chinese decoration with this typical China plant, bamboo. Having the greatest number of bamboo in all countries in the world, China is well known as the kingdom of bamboo. Bamboo is considered a symbol of traditional Chinese values. This is an example of harmony between nature and human beings. So much so that in many Asian countries, it is considered a very powerful lucky charm. It is then very common to offer it for the New Year, to wish for many happy years to newlyweds, or to celebrate a birth.

The Lucky Bambou is one of the sets of the Feng shui, which recognizes it as a vector of fluidity for good energies. He is then known to attract good health, prosperity, success, and above all, happiness. In addition to being a plant that will give a nice touch of freshness to your interior, the Lucky Bambou, according to Chinese culture, will bring you luck and happiness!

8) An incense door

We don't think about it often, but the incense door is a perfect decoration to beautify your house with small details! According to the Chinese, the smoke emanating from a stick of incense serves as a link between Buddha and believers. They are therefore very present in South East Asia, and make it possible to appease the atmosphere of the house while getting rid of bad odors. But in addition to its virtues Zen And relaxing, incense also allows you to decorate your house nicely, thanks to the incense door! There are all types: wood, stone, marble ... of all shapes: round, in the shape of a board, bowl, cup ... and all style: modern, sober, elegant, luxurious ... you will necessarily find them One that will be the detail that changes your decoration!

7) A bonzai

Few people know it, but Bonzai are from China, not from Japan! Indeed, in Chinese, they are called Pins, which has evolved towards the Japanese term Bonzai. Bonzai are derived from Penjing Chinese art (盆景) which means "pot in pot". It would have appeared in China in the 2nd century, and would have evolved until they were successful all over the world, and especially in South East Asia.  Le Penjing is a more complete art, which does not only value a miniature tree, but a whole miniature landscape. It is then common to see sources of water, stones seeming to form cliffs, reliefs ...

Whether you choose the Penjing landscape, or the Bonzai miniature tree, they constitute a magnificent Chinese decoration to bring a majestic and fascinating green touch inside.

6) A Fenng Shui happiness door

In the ancestral philosophy of Feng Shui, in addition to positioning the furniture and objects so as to fluidify the currents of good energies, it is recommended to decorate its interior of Bonser Doors and Grigri Feng Shui. Opt for example for a prosperity frog, called in Chinese Jin Chan (金蟾), literally "golden toad". This toad surrounded by pieces is the power to bring prosperity to anyone who will have it. An endless node, also called mystical knot, will fluidify positive waves. It is generally red, the color carries luck in China. According to Chinese culture, it not only makes it possible to keep evil spirits away, but also to bring luck in love. It is generally positioned in the southwest part of a room, to maximize its power. In the same idea, you can also decorate your interior with a superb bearer cat, called maneki-neko. There are very classic, generally golden, and much more modern. They have even become very popular with pop culture, and there are very design!

If you want to optimize your interior to allow good energies to circulate, know that each element counts, Bonal doors At the positioning of the furniture, every detail is important. For your bedroom, opt for example for a Zen duvet cover collection h200x200 duvet ouste From our partner, for your living room, curtains that will cut light and soothe the atmosphere, and for your bathroom, there are very soothing water fountains!

5) A Chinese statue

There are a multitude of Chinese statues, so you will necessarily find the one that suits your interior! Opt for example for a Buddha statue, which will bring positive energies to your interior, while decorating it in the Chinese tradition. You can also choose a statue of your pet from the Chinese zodiac, to bring a little of its wisdom and its character to your home, in a very personalized way! There are also statues bearing the image of the creatures of Chinese mythology, which will bring a lot of character and cachet to your decoration. Choose for example a Statue of Bìxì, the turtle dragon, or the majestic imperial dragon. You will find statuettes of any composition, from jade, to stone, through copper and resin.

4) A Chinese mask

You can also decorate your house with majestic Chinese masks. Chinese masks opera are certainly the most popular and the prettiest, due to their bright colors which will bring a little of theshow Chinese at home.

The first Chinese masks were made about 3,500 years ago. At first, they were used in shamanism, for religious healing. The masks then played an important role in Chinese history and had a great influence on Chinese and Asian culture and traditions. Some masks were then made to protect people from evil spirits. Their goal was to scare bad minds and keep them away from homes.

3) A painting or a Chinese painting

Since the dawn of time, Chinese artists have been inspired by the beauty of their country, its landscapes, its culture and its mythology to paint magic scenes on all types of supports. Typically, Chinese paintings are made on screens of tense silk, which roll and take place, without being supervised. But you will also find a multitude of supervised Chinese paintings, if they are better suited to your interior. You will inevitably find one that goes perfectly with your decoration. There are paintings in a very traditional style, with a style of Chinese print, others more contemporary, evoking in a more abstract or modern way elements of Chinese culture.

2) Chinese porcelain

Did you know that porcelain had been invented by China? This ceramic Very fine is a very elegant and refined way to decorate your home. Historians estimated that the oldest vase Chinese porcelain they found dated from the 13th century. But Chinese porcelain is actually much older, and it is estimated that it would have been created during the Eastern Hans dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Chinese porcelain is most often decorated with blue and white patterns, very elegant and very fine.

If you want to decorate your house with this very delicate ceramics, turn you for example to Jingdezhen porcelain, in Jiangxi province. This city has been recognized for centuries as the undeniable capital of Chinese ceramics.

1) A Chinese lantern

THE Chinese lanterns are undoubtedly one of the most recognized China symbols. They indeed contain a very strong symbolism. They are associated with a powerful power in happiness, which is why they are suspended at the entrance to Chinese houses and stores. The red color of which they are often colorful is also a color which, according to Chinese culture, has the power to attract good fortune. But you can also choose more modern lanterns: blue, green, pink, multicolored, or with various and varied shapes. There are three types of lanterns: flying lanterns, floating lanterns to be placed on the water, and the lanterns to hang, which will be ideal for your decoration