Embark on a refined journey through the four arts of Song Dynasty elegance!

Step into the beauty of Song Dynasty culture, and experience the four arts of elegance.

Burning incense, brewing tea, hanging paintings, arranging flowers

Four kinds of trivial matters should not burden the family.

--From *Menglianglu*

Wu Zimou, a native of Qiantang in the Southern Song Dynasty, mentioned in his book "Menglianglu" that "burning incense, making tea, hanging paintings, and arranging flowers" were nothing more than daily activities in the plain and leisurely life of the Song people. This shows that the Song Dynasty had a high level of cultural and artistic aesthetics and a deep cultural foundation.

As the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou has always had Song Dynasty culture as its main theme, remaining a place of elegance and refinement for thousands of years. The cultural connotations and heritage inherited from the Song Dynasty have subtly permeated every corner of Hangzhou. The genes of Song Dynasty culture have endowed the city with cultural confidence and become one of the core elements of its spirit.

Rooted in the ancient capital of Hangzhou, Qiannianzhou is deeply imbued with the culture of the Song Dynasty. Drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese arts such as incense burning, tea ceremony, painting, and flower arranging, Qiannianzhou uses floral patterns as its foundation and elegance as its core to unfold its cultural heritage and collectively interpret the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty. In 2023, Qiannianzhou will launch its new "Four Arts of Elegance" floral pattern series, each telling a different story. Let's explore the stories these four series will tell!

Incense Burning • Elegant Ash Charm

Wisps of white smoke rise quietly from the burning incense, a delicate fragrance drifting through the space. Using natural wood as a guide and graceful lines as accents, the design interweaves and blends, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese landscape painting to create a pure and healing space. Burning incense is a way to soothe worldly troubles and relieve sorrow.

Tea ceremony: Refreshing and elegant

When preparing tea, the best tea produces pure white foam that ripples without dissipating. The base is made of natural wood, with simple lines outlining the grain that flows and spreads, creating a sense of warmth and gentle beauty. A gentleman cannot go a day without tea; he calmly savors its aroma.

Wall hanging paintings: landscapes, flowers and birds

The Southern Song Dynasty scholar Zhao Xihu once said, "A small table should be placed in front of a painting to protect it. No objects should be placed on the table to obstruct the painting; only an incense burner, a zither, and an inkstone are suitable." Viewing a hanging painting is full of ritual, and life reflects this. Straight lines are clear and unobstructed, while the half-mountain pattern is rounded and restrained, capturing a subtle and elegant hazy beauty to create a tranquil and gentle home scene.

Flower Arrangement • Natural Aesthetics

Song Dynasty flower arranging is characterized by its refined and sparse style, emphasizing the beauty of lines and prioritizing inner meaning over form. The arrangement of countless stars, overlapping and swirling in a harmonious interplay of height and density, evokes a simple yet elegant rhythm, composing a shimmering beauty of a starry river. Simple yet sophisticated, the tranquil textures reveal an inner elegance.

Continuing the legacy of Song Dynasty culture and inheriting a thousand years of aesthetics, Qiannianzhou extracts the essence of Song Dynasty culture, allowing you to experience the cultural pleasures of the Song people and create a lifestyle aesthetic that integrates elegance and charm, adding a touch of Song Dynasty beauty to your home. The new 2023 colors will soon be available in stores, so stay tuned!