Round cake Bag-Ancient Coin and Three Plenties Motif

Brand:  AtelierJIN
Material: Silk (Song Jin) and leather
Specifications: Length 19.5cm  Width 8cm   Height 17cm  

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

About this item

 The "Ancient Coins and Three Abundances" Pattern

The "Ancient Coins and Three Abundances" pattern is a quintessential example of traditional Chinese auspicious motifs. It uses ancient coin patterns as its background, combined with the motifs of three fruits—the Buddha's hand citron, the peach, and the pomegranate—to symbolize a life complete with wealth, blessings, and longevity.

• Much Happiness (多福): The Chinese name for Buddha's hand citron (佛手, fóshǒu) is a near homophone for "blessing" (福, fú). It symbolizes abundant good fortune, as the ancients believed the hand of the Buddha could attract blessings, prosperity, and auspiciousness.

• Long Life (多寿): The peach is known as the "longevity peach" (寿桃, shòutáo), representing a long life. According to the ancient text The Story of Emperor Wu of Han, the Peaches of Immortality of the Queen Mother of the West ripened only once every three thousand years, and consuming one could grant immortality.

• Many Sons (多子): The pomegranate, with its multitude of seeds (籽, zǐ), is a homophone for "sons" (子, zǐ). It symbolizes a large and thriving family with flourishing descendants for generations to come.

Artistic Expression

This motif is often featured on traditional textiles such as Song Brocade and Shu Brocade. Gold and colored threads are interwoven to create a three-dimensional effect, allowing the pattern to retain its traditional charm while also embodying a modern design sensibility. It is frequently applied to Neo-Chinese style clothing, accessories, and home décor to convey aspirations for a beautiful life.