Jade Dynasty Collectables

The growing popularity of wonderful Chinese bowls and plates is primarily due to the antique designs and superior patterns printed on them which make them extremely attractive. The beauty of this Chinese ware lies in their traditional designs which are centuries old but still are retaining their amazing visual quotient.

There are a wide variety of these Chinese bowls and vessels which are easily available at our stores. Some of the most commonly preferred items include intricately hand painted designs that are mesmerizing in their first appearance. Vintage hand painted plates is a craze among collectors who have a passion for Oriental items. Soup spoons made with typical Chinese patterns are also highly coveted.

The Chinese porcelain bowl set with dragon patterns along with complimenting spoons and plates can add a touch of elegance to your dinner table layout that is unmatched by any other type of table ware. The phoenix and the tricolor horse pottery is another genre of Chinese bowls and plates that is great demand all over the western world due to their opulent appearance which lends a feeling of sophistication to any dinner table.

Made from Chinese and black clay fired at extremely high temperatures these wares are durable for general usage. The brightness of colors and the layout of the patterns make these wares stand out all other such collections on your table. The unique methods of applying paint on the Chinese bowls and plates ensure that the glaze of the patterns is retained for a very long time as compared to other types of clay and earthen vessels.

When looking for Chinese fans to purchase as collectible items, there are several styles available to choose from. These items are designed as decorative pieces and are made using natural bamboo and silk. The bamboo is used to create the sticks that move back and forth to open and close the unit.

These sticks will be covered with a silk fabric that will have a decorative design hand painted on the surface. This hand painted accent is usually colorful flowers native to the region, but can also be oriental birds, women or designs.

These items can be found in assorted colors ranging from delicate pastel pinks and blues to dramatic and elegant black and gold designs. The assorted styles are also available as dance fans, which the oriental culture uses as a decorative item for dance rather than an item to create wind.

Many of these have very ornate images painted on the surface using bright colors to capture the audience’s attention. Chinese fans can also depict scenes from their history or culture, which can include warriors, temples and animals.

In addition to new products there are also vintage styles available at slightly higher prices, which use many of the same colors and designs as the new items. One ornately styled vintage fan places decorative lace on the top one and a half inches with silk underneath an elegant gold metal piece on the bottom.

This item has a rich deep blue background with flowers in colors of red, lavender and yellow on the surface.

For those people who are familiar with the amazing powers of Feng Shui items at homes, there are many wonderfully beautiful and powerful collectibles available at our stores. These items are associated with this ancient oriental school of energy circulation at homes for a better living. T

he list of items available that can be added to modern homes for a peaceful and as well as decorated environment is literally endless.

The modern abstract and traditional wall paintings of Feng Shui origins are the most commonly ordered products of this category. The range of paintings and their implications in creating peaceful living environs is varied and can be chosen to perfectly suit the requirements of your home.

Statues and figurines depicting dragons, toads, snakes, turtles, lions and various supernatural characters of Chinese origins are stunning small pieces which not only regulate and channel the positive energy in the room but also make for extremely beautiful decorative pieces when placed correctly.

Small metal and wooden Budha temples are important elements of Feng Shui which are considered to be the harbingers of prosperity and peace in our lives that can also be acquired from our stores to be placed gracefully at the most suitable place in your homes.

Various curved mirrors which belong to this genre of collectibles are also graceful wall pieces that are in great demand currently.

There are many other items related to this school of thought which are increasingly becoming essential parts of modern homes all over the world due to the rapidly increasing popularity of Feng Shui.

If one of your hobbies is collecting eastern art and decorations, then you shouldn`t forget about the Japanese Dolls. Whether you choose a wooden or a porcelain model, you should know that each and every model comes from hands that have learned the craft from their fathers and their fathers before them.  It is an art with a long and beautiful history.

However, in order to choose one for your collection or your living room, you should first look at the most common three of the most known types of Japanese Dolls.

1. Kokeshi. This is a wooden doll, with no arms or legs, characterized by long, cylindrical bodies, wide heads and very colorful kimonos. The faces are simply designed, in just a few lines, while the signature of the artist is placed on the bottom of the doll.

2. Bunraku. The name comes from the Bunrakuza theatre, where the dolls where first seen. They`re 2 – 4 feet tall, with arms and heads carved from wood, wihile the bodies are designed and dressed by master puppeteers. Bunraku Japanes Dolls are a beautiful item to add to any doll collection.

3. Hakata. Originating from Hakata, Japan, these dolls were usually made out of clay and biscuit fired, and offered as a gift to any ruler of Hakata, along with Buddhist temples. Later in the nineteenth century, they were taken by master craftsmen, taking the Hakata dolls to a completely new level.

Either one of these Japanese Dolls will make a great acquisition to your collection, so don`t hesitate to purchase the one that appeals you the most.

While collecting Japanese Kimonos can certainly be a worthwhile adventure into the traditional handicrafts of a proud people, it can also be quite an expensive one. As well as the actual kimono fabric itself, many collectors also enjoy the haori overcoat jackets that can be fit over the rest of the clothing.

Specialty clothing, like the jin-haori tabards worn by armored samurai, are highly collectable. Likewise, the samue clothing that is preferred by Zen Buddhist monks are as popular with collectors as they are with shakuhachi musicians.

One of the more promising aspects of the market is the growing second-hand kimono market within Japan, which can offer used garments for as low as around ¥500. This is a real boon considering how expensive a traditionally made garment can cost, though one should naturally expect importers to charge for their services. Still, they can help to bring down the cost on certain types of garments.

No matter how low a price, though, there is one aspect of collecting Japanese Kimonos that will never be that low in price. A women’s obi is quite expensive and the level of craftsmanship that is required to make them drives up the price. Even used examples can be pricey on the collector’s market.

Nevertheless, there are extremely plain women’s obi available that can cost around Â¥1,500 in Japan, and may carry with them less of a mark up on the foreign collector’s market. The obis worn by men are narrow and far less decorative, so collectors of Japanese Kimonos for men should have as much of a problem.