It's the simplest things in life that bring us the most joy. This is the sentiment behind the Chinese brush painting, "Auspicious Cranes," by Zhao Ji, the eighth emperor of the Song Dynasty.

In 1112, on the 16th day of the first lunar month, the emperor observed a mass of clouds above the imperial gates, later followed by a group of cranes.

As crowds gathered to witness this event, the emperor decided to paint this gem with ink and color on silk handscroll. Set against a teal blue sky, 18 cranes fly above the palace (two are perched on the roof ridge), bringing good luck, nobility, and peace.

Available in Three Sizes

Long rectangle: 69 inches x 20 inches (175 cm x 50 cm)
Large square: 41 inches x 41 inches (106 cm x 106 cm)
Small Square: 20 inches x 20 inches (50 cm x 50 cm)

Note:

This listing is not a set of scarves

Material
Classic silk scarves are typically made from 100% silk with different textures. The most common are twill (crisp finish and subtle sheen) and silk charmeuse (soft, smooth, and lustrous).

This scarf is silk charmeuse:

100% mulberry silk
Medium weight (compared to other silk scarves)
Smooth, soft, subtle sheen

Features

Long rectangle scarf: machine stitched edges
Large / Small square scarf: hand-rolled edges
Layout of the print on the large scarf:
Photo 1: Image of the rectangle scarf folded in half
Photo 2: Image of the painting is repeated on the bottom half in the same orientation
When you wear the scarf draped over your shoulders, you get a stunning identical image
All three scarves are versatile. Depending on the occasion and your mood, they can be twisted, knotted, and tied in creative ways to highlight different parts of the painting

Care
Due to the delicate nature of our printed scarves, we recommend gentle hand washing only.

1. Soak the scarf in a container filled with mild soap and lukewarm water
2. Wash and rinse by gently squeezing the scarf under running water. Do not rub or wring the fabric
3. Hang to dry
4. Steam on the low heat setting

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Packaging

Grey velvet bag

Shipping

Canadian customers:

Default Tracked Shipping: Standard delivery time is 5-7 business days
Xpress: upgrade at check out. Standard delivery time is around 3 business days
Free Pick Up: Toronto customers can arrange for pick up from the Liberty Village area. Please message us

United States customers:

Standard shipping is via Chit Chat with tracking. Standard delivery time is 5-7 business days
Upgraded shipping is via Canada Post Xpress. Standard delivery time is 3-5 business days

United Kingdom, European Union, Australian, and New Zealand customers:

Standard shipping is via Chit Chat with tracking. Standard delivery time is 3-4 weeks

Other international customers:

Standard Shipping: does not include tracking. If you'd like to get tracking, please contact us for the shipping rate

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Soft Strokes Silk | Auspicious Cranes by Zhao Ji Shawl