Zhi Lan Qi Shi (芝兰其室), meaning “a room filled with the fragrance of orchids,” symbolises cultivated virtue and quiet refinement.
The work begins as an original handwritten calligraphy by a master calligrapher. It is then carefully translated into silk embroidery by an accomplished artisan, preserving the movement and energy of each brushstroke.
Rendered on fine silk, the thread adds texture, light, and depth to the original composition. The result is not a reproduction, but a collaborative piece — where calligraphic gesture is reimagined through heritage embroidery.
A unique work that brings together literature, textile art, and craftsmanship, created for collectors who appreciate material integrity and subtle presence.
Original handwritten calligraphy
Hand-translated into silk embroidery
Created by specialist artisans
Silk ground with fine threadwork
Unique piece (one of one)
Price: £2,100