Embark on a journey of elegant life with the four arts of refinement and elegance in the style of Song Dynasty!

Enter the beauty of Song Dynasty and the four elegant arts

Burn incense, make tea, hang paintings and arrange flowers

Four kinds of idle things should not burden the family

--Dream of the Southern Song Dynasty

Wu Zimu, a native of Qiantang in the Southern Song Dynasty, once mentioned in "Dreams of the Southern Song Dynasty" "burning incense, making tea, hanging paintings, and arranging flowers." These "four kinds of leisurely things" were nothing more than daily activities in the plain and leisurely life of the Song people. This shows the high aesthetic taste and profound cultural heritage of the Song Dynasty.

As the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou has always been a hub of elegance and refinement, steeped in Song culture. The cultural richness and richness inherited from the Song Dynasty have permeated every corner of Hangzhou. This heritage has imbued the city with a sense of cultural confidence, becoming a core part of its spirit.

Deeply rooted in the ancient capital of Hangzhou, Qiannianzhou is deeply imbued with the cultural charm of the Song Dynasty. Drawing inspiration from incense burning, tea brewing, painting, and flower arranging, Qiannianzhou leverages floral patterns and elegance to embody the essence of this cultural heritage and embody the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty. In 2023, Qiannianzhou will unveil the new "Four Arts of Elegance" series, each telling a different story. Let's explore the stories these four series will bring!

Incense Burning•Elegant Gray

Curling white smoke, quietly burning incense, a wisp of ethereal fragrance, in the space, with natural wood as the guide, soft lines as the line, mixed and intertwined, taking the meaning of Chinese style landscape, to create a pure and healing space. Burning incense is to soothe worldly worries and relieve sorrow.

Tea-making • Fresh and elegant

When brewing tea, the best tea is one with a pure white foam and ripples that remain even after a long period of dew. Using the natural wood color as the base, simple lines outline the texture, which flows and spreads without dispersing, creating a sense of warmth and tenderness. A gentleman should never go a day without tea; savor it with a quiet heart, inhaling its fragrance.

Hanging Paintings: Landscapes, Flowers, and Birds

Zhao Xigu of the Southern Song Dynasty once said, "A small table must be placed before a painting to protect it. Nothing on the table could obstruct the painting; only an incense burner, a zither, and an inkstone are suitable." Viewing a hanging painting is imbued with a sense of ritual, and so is our daily life. The straight lines are clear and unobstructed, while the half-mountain patterns are rounded and restrained, creating a subtle and elegant hazy aesthetic that paints a tranquil and tender picture of a home.

Flower Arrangement·Natural Aesthetics

Song Dynasty flower arrangement, characterized by a clear and sparse style, pursued the beauty of lines, prioritizing substance over form. The interplay of stars, like baby's breath, swirls in a staggered arrangement of heights and density, creating a rhythm of simplicity and elegance, composing the beauty of a swaying starry sky. Simple yet simplistic, its tranquil textures reveal a profound elegance.

Continuing the cultural heritage of the Song Dynasty and inheriting millennia of aesthetics, Qiannianzhou extracts the essence of Song Dynasty culture, allowing you to experience the cultural joys of the Song people, creating a lifestyle aesthetic that blends elegance and charm, adding a touch of Song Dynasty beauty to your home. New patterns and colors for 2023 will be available in all major stores soon, so stay tuned!