Gardener Bag -Camellia Flower Pattern

Brand:  AtelierJIN
Material: Silk (Song Jin) and leather
Specifications: Length 23.5cm Width 10cm Height 17cm               

Strap: Detachable strap, can be carried by hand, worn on one shoulder, or crossbody

About this item

The Camellia and Bird Motif

Inspired by Ming-dynasty painter Chen Chun’s Painting of Camellias, this motif incorporates camellia blossoms, branches, leaves, and mountain sparrows to convey the harmony and symbiosis of nature and life. Rich in symbolism, it reflects both artistic refinement and cultural resonance.

• Camellia: Symbolizing the vitality of spring and eternal renewal, camellias are admired for blooming even in the winter frost without withering. This resilience earned them the epithet “Gentleman in the Snow” among literati.
• Mountain Sparrows: Depicted in pairs facing one another, sparrows signify harmony and fulfillment. Together with camellias, they form an auspicious vision of flourishing abundance and “everlasting spring.”
• Entwined Branch Patterns: The flowing, continuous tendrils represent the perpetuation of life, while also alluding to longevity, prosperity, and unbroken vitality, themes widely celebrated in traditional ornament.

This design merges the scholarly ink-painting spirit with the craftsmanship of Song brocade weaving. It not only carries forward the heritage of an intangible cultural tradition but also interprets Chinese aesthetics in a contemporary Neo-Oriental style—restrained on the inside, yet beautifully expressive outwardly.