Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar - Bamboo & Prunus Textiles also known as red elm

also known as red elm or Chinese zelkova

many of these boxes were destroyed

The craftsmanship reflects the skilled metalworking traditions for which India has long been renowned

As the story goes

Upon reaching maturity the tree would be crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's dowry symbolising hope for a prosperous & enduring marriage

Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar - Bamboo & Prunus Textiles also known as red elmThis reproduction Chinese blue & white ginger jar has a beautifully intricate bamboo & prunus design. Prunus (or plum blossom) is the symbol of resilience & perseverance, especially in the harsh winters. It's also the national flower of Taiwan. Bamboo symbolises loyalty, integrity, and honesty as even during storms, it bends without breaking. These ginger jars are hand painted by skilled artists using traditional techniques learned from their families