The implication and symbol of Xiangyun

Xiangyun is a very mysterious and important symbol, representing auspiciousness, happiness and blessings.

In the traditional culture of China, Xiangyun is considered as a symbol of good luck. Generally, it appears in some very important occasions, such as major festivals and celebrations. Xiangyun is a relatively advanced cloud with various forms, and sometimes it only appears in a corner of the sky.

In ancient China, the emperor's sedan chair and throne were covered with auspicious clouds to show the authority and legitimacy of imperial power. In the folk, people will decorate their homes with auspicious clouds for good luck.

Xiangyun also has an important position in Buddhist culture. In Buddhism, Xiangyun is regarded as one of the means for Buddhists to pay tribute to the Buddha. It is said that whenever a person worships the Buddha in his heart, auspicious clouds will appear to show piety and faith. In addition, Xiangyun also represents wisdom and light in Buddhism.

The History of Xiangyun Patterns

The "Xiangyun" pattern first appeared in the Chu area in the middle and late Zhou Dynasty. From the middle and late Zhou Dynasty, the decorative style mainly based on moire gradually formed in Chu, especially the variant moire combining animals with moire. Cirrus appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

By the Qin and Han dynasties, this ethos had penetrated the whole country and reached its peak. What a wonderful and thought-provoking cloud it was. The change of its natural form has extraordinary charm, and the clouds are scattered, which makes people daydream infinitely. Therefore, in the eyes of the ancients, the cloud is a symbol of auspiciousness and lofty, and it is a creation of heaven.

During the Qin and Han dynasties, moire patterns were mainly reflected in a large number of lacquerware. The decoration of lacquerware in the Han Dynasty is dominated by changeable clouds, with animals, figures and monsters in reality or imagination.

The above contents should be combined with the actual situation for reference only.