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Auspicious Cranes by Zhao Ji: Mulberry Silk Long Scarf / Small Square Scarf / Ink and Colour Painting

$45.90 CAD
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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

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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**This listing is for one scarf only

      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

    Customer Reviews

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    Ellie
    The scarf was lovely, completely matched the picture

    The scarf was lovely, completely matched the picture, and was honestly worth the money. Definitely buying from this shop again!!

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    jasmine
    Beautiful and elegant

    Beautiful and elegant! The colors are vibrant, even though the pattern is only on the right side ... I love it!

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    Dollie
    so beautiful, so soft and bright and colorful!

    so beautiful, so soft and bright and colorful! I bought it as a gift for a friend and he loved it. Thank you!

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    arbutusflowers
    The silk feels so wonderful

    The silk feels so wonderful, and the colours are just what I was looking for.

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    mdellachiara
    Gorgeous

    Gorgeous! Arrived in a little gray velvet pouch, quickly and safely. I really recommend this shop. I've ordered several things now and am very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship. Thank you.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can I find your size chart?

    We have two types of products: ready-to-ship and custom.

    Ready-to-ship products have their size charts in the images. Usually it's the last image, so please scroll to the end.

    Custom products have "custom" in the product name and are made to order. For custom products, we make each item based on your measurements, so please read the product copy for measurement requests. You could also use our size charts for custom products, in which case please refer to the size chart image.

    How fast do you ship?

    We usually ship in 1-3 business days. That being said, we deal with a lot of wedding orders, PR orders and corporate gifting orders, so we understand the sense of urgency.

    If you need an order to be shipped out asap, please use the chat option on site (if one of our team members is monitoring the site, there's a chat box which allows you to chat with us in real time), email info@softstrokessilk or call 1-647-242-6392.

    How do I take care of my silk?

    Most of our items can be machine washed (put in a laundry mesh bag, wash on the delicate cycle, use gentle detergent and hang to dry), even though hand washing is recommended to maintain the lustre of silk. However, silk scarves are very delicate and can only be hand washed.

    Please read the product copy of the specific item for more details.

    Where are you located? Can I pick up my order/go in to try something on?

    We currently have two pickup locations. One in Liberty Village, Toronto, Ontario; the other one in Markham, Ontario. We don't have storefronts, so these are pickup locations only.

    To book a pickup, please email info@softstrokessilk.com. Products low in inventory may only be available in one of the locations, so let us know the product (item, size, colour, quantity) you are interested in when emailing.

    If you'd like to try something on, we may be able to accommodate you around the Liberty Village area. Please message us for details.