Enjoy the art of bamboo scroll painting and bamboo carvings

Sometimes Chinese artisans incorporate the beauty of nature into their work. One example is bamboo scroll paintings, where pictures are painted right on bamboo. Just simply hang them on the wall without a costly frame, and it's a beautiful decoration.

I visited a shop close to the Forbidden City and was impressed by the wide selection of bamboo artwork it offers. On the scroll paintings, images of birds, cranes, tigers, flowers, and men are intricately carved into the wood. I liked a painting featuring eight galloping horses the best. Each horse is characterized by its unique and vivid expression. Watching them, I felt like I was on a great prairie.

Besides pictures, the shop also has scripts carved on to bamboo scroll. Some of the scripts are excerpts from famous writings in ancient China, such as the Teachings of Confucius and Sun Tzu's Art of War.

Bamboo carvings are another kind of artwork highlighted in this shop. Many works are based on Chinese history and legends. You can see an ancient warrior, a Buddha, and a god vividly carved into this beautiful bamboo wood.

Also, they have a bamboo carving featuring pines and cranes is in the shape of a pot. This symbolizes longevity.

The shop also offers small bamboo products such as jars, dishes, spoons, and trays.

What I appreciate:
Handmade artwork, intricate craftsmanship

What customers appreciate:
Beautiful bamboo artwork, reasonable prices