Year of the Horse Couplets - Luxury Edition / Gold-Sprinkled Wannian Red Couplets / Ten Thousand Blessings, A Thousand Auspicious Omens / Qing Dynasty Zhao Zhiqian

Year of the Horse Couplets - Luxury Edition / Gold-Sprinkled Wannian Red Couplets "Ten Thousand Blessings, A Thousand Auspicious Omens." Calligraphy Attribution: Zhao Zhiqian Seals: Zhao Zhiqian's Seal, Bending for Five Pecks of Rice Calligrapher: Zhao Zhiqian (1829-1884), Qing Dynasty Quantity: Set of 2 Dimensions: 22 x 36 cm per piece Paper: Handmade Gold-Sprinkled Wannian Red (60g) + Eco-friendly Red Cardstock (240g), Made in Taiwan Printing: Letterpress Hot Foil Stamping Finishes: Matte Gold, Bright Black (Taiwanese Gold Foil) Features: The texture of the handmade Wannian Red paper is warm and organic, with subtle variations in pulp flow and a rich, ever-changing grain. This paper, a vibrant crimson, is bright and delicate, invigorating the spirit at first sight. Hand-poured by artisans at a traditional paper mill in Puli, Taiwan, each sheet is then screen-printed, creating a spectacular effect of scattered gold. Beautifully selected auspicious couplets, hot-stamped by Taiwanese craftspeople (even the gold foil is domestically produced). Affixing this pair of couplets to your door transforms it into a daily visual delight—a piece of calligraphic art, a testament to exquisite Taiwanese craftsmanship worth cherishing, and an excellent gift choice. What is Wannian Red: Wannian Red paper undergoes a special surface treatment to resist fading, hence its name. It can be either handmade or machine-made. While its fade-resistant quality is highly valued, the primary drawback of Wannian Red is its thinness, making it prone to tearing. Improvements in the "Luxury Edition Couplets": The "A Beautiful Day" studio has expertly laminated the thin-gauge Wannian Red with 240g eco-friendly red cardstock. This significantly enhances the durability and resilience of the couplet paper! You'll be amazed to see such a firm and robust Wannian Red Xuan paper for the first time! Adhesion Tips: 1. We recommend using double-sided fabric tape for a residue-free application and a smooth finish. 2. For those with more experience, rice paste can be used; simply wash the wall surface when replacing the couplets the following year. 3. Absolutely avoid using regular double-sided tape or foam tape, as removing the stubborn residue from walls the next year can be extremely regretful. 4. Height: Position the top of the first character slightly above eye level. 5. For a single door, keep the two couplets relatively close (about 1-2 cm apart). 6. Many customers inquire about attaching them to decorative iron gates or barred gates. We suggest considering magnetic wooden scroll hangers (similar to hanging artwork, with wooden rods at the top and bottom).