What is auspicious pattern

Auspicious pattern refers to the symbols, harmonies and other techniques, composed of decorative patterns with a certain auspicious meaning.

Auspicious motifs began in the Shang Dynasty, the development of the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, almost to the point that the figure must be intentional, meaning must be auspicious. Auspicious pattern refers to the symbols, harmonies and other techniques, composed of decorative patterns with certain auspicious symbols. In Chinese folklore, every year or festive days, people like to use these auspicious patterns to decorate their rooms and objects, in order to express the desire for a happy life, the celebration of the good times and festivals.

Auspicious patterns can be said to be a specific expression of the concept of good luck. In order to express the desire for happiness and joyful celebration, people process the inherent attributes of things, or add artistic symbolism, such as attaching myths and legends to a certain thing or taking the harmonies of its name and regard it as an auspicious omen, or painting beautiful stories and joyful signs into images.

Types of auspicious patterns

1, eight auspicious patterns

Eight auspicious patterns were first seen in the yuan dynasty longquan kiln celadon and jingdezhen kilns on the ovoid glaze porcelain, the performance of the technique for the printing, pattern arrangement is not yet a certain rule. Ming and Qing dynasties are more popular, often with the lotus composition pattern, for the folding lotus or twining lotus hold up the eight auspicious composition, there are also eight auspicious holding group life pattern.

2, Five Fortunes Holding Longevity

Five Fortunes Holding Longevity is a traditional auspicious pattern widely spread in Chinese folklore. It consists of five bats surrounding the character for longevity or a peach, symbolizing many blessings and longevity. The five bats represent the five blessings because the word "bat" and the word "blessing" have the same sound. The five bats are often surrounded by the character of longevity, which is customarily known as "five blessings holding longevity".

3. Sando

Sando is a traditional Chinese auspicious pattern, originating from "Hua Feng San Zhu", which means "many blessings, many lifespans and many children". The traditional pattern is usually composed of Buddha's hand, peach and pomegranate.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Auspicious Patterns