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Bride in Red at Chinese Wedding in Shanghai Notebook
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Bride in Red at Chinese Wedding in Shanghai Notebook
The air crackled with the joyous anticipation of a wedding day. The young woman, Xiaohua, stood bathed in the warm glow of the room, a vision of youthful elegance. Her face, flawless with a touch of light makeup that emphasized her youthful features, was framed by a cascade of black hair adorned with a phoenix hairpin; a traditional symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese weddings. A bright red stain coloured her lips, echoing the auspicious hue of her wedding dress, a stunning qipao that hugged her curves like a second skin. The crimson silk shimmered with intricate gold embroidery, each design a delicate phoenix taking flight – a silent prayer for a harmonious and fruitful union, a common wish for couples in Chinese weddings. --- A Xiuhe, a traditional wedding headpiece crafted from red silk and adorned with strings of freshwater pearls, rested upon her head. The lattice-like design, reminiscent of a magpie's nest, symbolised industriousness and the hope for a future filled with abundance, a traditional blessing bestowed upon brides during Chinese weddings. Each pearl, meticulously sewn onto the silk, represented a heartfelt blessing from her family and ancestors, their love a weight she carried with pride on her wedding day. In her hands, she cradled a grand bouquet of peonies-China's national flower-their velvety petals a symbol of passion and new beginnings, a popular choice for Chinese wedding bouquets. The lush green stems, reminiscent of jade, whispered of longevity and prosperity, another blessing hoped for in Chinese weddings. The off-white backdrop of the room, adorned with papercuts depicting scenes of everlasting love, seemed to fade away, leaving only the radiant bride, a picture of elegance and tradition, ready to embark on a love story that stretched back generations, a beautiful continuation of Chinese wedding customs. --- According to copyright laws of the People's Republic of China, Works enter the public domain 50 years after they were first published, or if unpublished 50 years from creation.
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This arrived So Much faster than I was expecting. I left plenty of time for international shipping and then didn't need it. I wasn't sure how the image would turn out (have never bought a notebook from Zazzle before). I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the image.
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Item was exactly as described. Very pleased. Print was excellent quality.
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The image was bright and crisp - the details of the artwork came out perfectly. The paper is easy to write on. Perfect printing - better than expected!
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