Pink Bamboo and Butterflies 2 d100 deep grain and the chocolate

deep grain and the chocolate colour is complemented by brass hardware

or just as a wall decoration

with unusually curved and jagged shapes forming in the heartwood

Shelves therefore tended to be deeper than their western equivalent

with a warmth and richness that would add impact to any space

Pink Bamboo and Butterflies 2 d100 deep grain and the chocolateThese gorgeous prints are reproductions of originals painted onto silk in a traditional Chinese painting technique known as 'Gongbi'. They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in gorgeous, soft pinks. 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