King Silk Art 100% Handmade Embroidery Cranes in Calla Lilies Chinese Print Framed Wildlife Bird Painting Gift Oriental Asian Wall Décor Artwork Hanging Picture Gallery 31077WFG

King Silk Art makes silk embroidery wall art, 100% hand-stitched by Master Artists in Suzhou, China. Our artwork, Susho, is completely natural, created with tiny needles and pure silk thread. Susho is a 2500 year old family tradition, with a unique and fascinating history.

Throughout Chinese history, cranes have been symbolic of longevity and great esteem. In Chinese legends, cranes are nearly immortal and bear the souls of the departed to heaven. In art and literature, immortals are often depicted travelling on cranes.

Since ancient times in China, the crane has been regarded as an auspicious bird, next only to the legendary phoenix among all the birds with a divine poise. Because a crane was considered the top-ranking bird, it was used as Imperial China's highest demarcation of court status. A crane image on the rank badge on a robe was only for extremely important officials. A crane badge was symbolic of incorruptibility and longevity in one's position.

In Chinese symbology, the number two represents love. Cranes mate for life, so pairs of cranes symbolize a lifetime marriage. This would be an excellent wedding or anniversary gift.