Zodiac Dragon Auspicious Red Envelope Set 5 pcs / 15cm square 2 pieces / Traditional Dragon Paper Cut Old Style

Since ancient times, the dragon has been regarded as an auspicious creature and a clan totem revered by early civilizations. During the Yuan Dynasty, it gradually began to be used as an imperial symbol, with strict prohibitions against all officials and commoners from using dragon motifs. For example, decorative patterns on vessels and clothing were forbidden from featuring dragon and phoenix designs. A five-clawed dragon was specifically designated for imperial use. By the Ming Dynasty, explicit regulations were established for ranks and attire, stipulating that official robes and tent curtains could not use the colors black, yellow, or purple, nor the dragon and phoenix patterns. Fortunately, we live in contemporary times, where collecting or displaying an elegant and noble dragon artwork will not lead to imprisonment. - - - According to China's first dictionary, the character "龍" (dragon) is defined as: "The chief of scaled creatures. It can be hidden or visible, tiny or immense, short or long. It ascends to the heavens at the spring equinox and dives into the abyss at the autumn equinox." -- Xu Shen of the Eastern Han Dynasty, "Shuowen Jiezi" (100 CE) Dragons, capable of soaring through the sky and plunging into the deep, with their ever-changing forms, have been considered auspicious creatures since antiquity. Ancient depictions of dragons often portrayed them in various poses, such as coiled, soaring, walking, or looking back. Surrounding depictions of dragons in flight are often embellished with various auspicious patterns to enhance the dynamism and auspiciousness of the dragon's image. These include auspicious cloud patterns, ruyi cloud patterns, sea wave patterns, sea and cliff patterns (composed of waves and mountain cliffs, symbolizing peace across the four seas and a stable realm), and fire pearl patterns (a jewel paired with flames, forming the image of a dragon playing with a pearl), among others. - - - Pattern: Traditional Dragon Paper Cut Old Style - - - Red Envelope Paper: Eco-friendly Red Cardstock 120g Technique: Letterpress Hot Foil Stamping Size: 9 X 18.5 cm Color: Matte Rose Gold Square Paper Cutting Paper: Eco-friendly Red Cardstock 240g Technique: Letterpress Hot Foil Stamping Size: 15cm square 2 pieces Color: Matte Rose Gold - - - About Shipping After payment, it takes 1-2 business days to prepare and ship the order, excluding holidays. If you choose registered mail via post office, delivery will be made on the 2nd or 3rd day after dispatch. If you choose convenience store pickup, the item will arrive at the designated store 48 hours after shipment. Please pay attention to the SMS notifications from the logistics system.