What do you mean by jade carving, turtle crane and wishful thinking?

There are turtles and cranes on the jade carving. In the tradition of China, both turtles and cranes are symbols of longevity, which is called the longevity of turtles. Together, it means "tortoise and crane prolong life" or "tortoise and crane live together" Ruyi is a traditional jade carving theme, which means all the best. Here, it is combined with longevity, which means that health and longevity must be achieved.

Jade carving in China has a long history and a profound jade culture foundation. It is mentioned in the three-character classic: jade is not cut, and it is not a tool; In addition, jade sculptors of past dynasties also taught them: "Jade must have work; Work must be intentional; Meaning must be auspicious. " The carving theme of jade comes from people's beliefs, folklore, homophony and metaphor of animals and plants. Only by understanding the traditional culture of China can we have a broader understanding of jade patterns. You can enjoy the spiritual pleasure brought by traditional culture, which is the true meaning of the cultural content of jade ornaments.

At present, the jade carving works that can be seen in the market have both the traditional culture of China and the combination of modern oriental culture and western culture in terms of theme and implication. The integration of various cultures has greatly enriched the connotation of culture and art, showing the great prosperity of the combination of Chinese and western.