Silk Road Enterprises
"Quality Chinese & Japanese Art for your Home, Office and Martial Arts School"
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Silk Road Enterprises
Enhance your home, office or dojo (martial arts school) decor. Buy Quality Custom Made Japanese art and Chinese art direct from Beautiful quality custom Chinese calligraphy and Japanese kanji art, hand brushed by Silk Road Enterprises owner and calligrapher Fang Mei Chen. Silk Road Enterprises can transform your name, poem, proverb, award or martial arts certificate into a beautiful work of art. Based on traditional ancient Chinese calligraphy art forms, Silk Road Enterprises online service specializes in quality custom made; Chinese art and Japanese art; Asian Wall Scrolls; Custom Martial Arts Certificates and Awards; and Hand Carved Signature Seals. We also carry a selective collection of original calligraphy (kanji) paintings using traditional Chinese calligraphy characters and Japanese designs. All of our custom calligraphy products are produced with only the highest quality materials and techniques. If you have any questions, please contact Silk Road Enterprises Customer Support at
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Calligraphy Art Chinese calligraphy is not only loved and practiced in Chinese calligraphy typically uses ink brushes to write Chinese characters (Hanzi in Chinese, Hanja in Korean, and Kanji in Japanese). Unlike other visual art techniques, all Asian art calligraphy strokes are permanent and incorrigible, demanding careful planning and confident execution. Such are the skills required for a master calligrapher. While one has to conform to the defined structure of words, the expression can be extremely creative. By controlling the concentration of ink, the thickness and absorbability of the paper, and the flexibility of the brush, the artist is free to produce an infinite variety of artwork symbols, kanji styles and forms. |
Hand Carved Stone Signature Seals
The hand carved Stone Signature Seal or Chinese Chop (Japanese Hanko) was originally used as an imperial stamp for approval of documents. The stone signature seal (Chinese chop, Japanese hanko) have since been used for non-official use by private individuals and artists on official documents, finished works of art, writing and poetry. Stone signature seals (stone chops/stone hanko), which were a forerunner to the invention of printing, are hand carved and engraved, pressed into a red ink paste made from Cinnabar and stamped onto a painting or document. Stone signature seals are generally made of quality stone or jade into which an elaborate sculpture is often carved. Hand carved stone signature seals contribute to the visual appeal of the painting but stone signature seals marks themselves also constitute an independent category in fine Chinese art and Japanese art. In the present day, hand carved Stone Signature Seals or Chinese Chops (Japanese Hanko) are still used in lieu of a signature in businesses, organizations and martial arts schools (dojo) to indicate the authenticity of the document and to confirm their identity. Chinese and Japanese artists adapted the signature seal as an identity mark and sign of quality on their calligraphy art.Despite its small size, the hand carved Stone Signature Seal, Chinese Chop (Japanese Hanko) play an extremely important role in the life of the Chinese and Japanese. Stone Signature Seals, (Chinese Chops, Japanese Hanko) are engraved by hand. Through the technique of carving, signature seals combine the beauty of written Chinese characters (Japanese kanji) and line drawing. A name chop produces virtually the same image of the same characters or figures no matter how many times it is used.
At Silk Road Enterprises, we meticulously translate your personal, business, organization or dojo name, into Chinese characters or Japanese kanji. The stone signature seal (Chinese chop, Japanese hanko) is then hand carved on a quality stone of your choice producing a finely crafted art and high quality carved stone signature seal. |
Asian Wall Scrolls Asian Wall Scrolls, (kakemono or kakejiku in Japanese), soft in feel and flamboyant in color, developed over more than twenty centuries, are a hand brushed Chinese or Japanese calligraphy painting mounted with brocade fabric edges on a flexible backing. Many styles of Asian Wall Scroll art have evolved over time and become an integral part of the interior decoration of the home, office and martial arts school. It is traditionally displayed in the alcove of a room especially designed for the display of prized quality objects. In contrast to the folding screen or wall paintings, Chinese or Japanese wall scroll can be easily and quickly changed to match the season or occasion. The Chinese wall scroll was introduced to other parts of
At Silk Road Enterprises, we can create personalized custom Chinese calligraphy scrolls and paintings allowing you to have your name, word, phrase, poem, Bible verse, etc. translated and written in Chinese characters or Japanese kanji. Ideal for your home, office, dojo or for a special gift.
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Calligraphy Tidbits Signature Seal (Hanko) Use Before you stamp the document be sure and put a piece of shitajiki (thin felt) or a couple of sheets of soft paper underneath the area where the seal will be placed. Prepare the seal by dabbing the face of the seal into the seal mud (ink), slowly and carefully building an even layer of the mud on the face of the stone. Do not force it into the seal mud. To stamp the document, carefully hold the stone over the place you want the impression, and when you are satisfied with position and orientation, gently lower it onto the paper. Press down gently but firmly, making sure the stone does not move on the paper. To remove your hanko, hold the document down, carefully lifting the seal from the document. The drying period for the ink will vary depending on the type of paper you apply it to. Papers with an absorption capacity will dry faster than those with a glossy finish. Cleaning the Signature Seal Take a piece of tissue paper and stamp it several times to remove the excess ink. Next take a wet toothbrush and run it across the hanko several times to get between the characters. Remember that your hanko is made from a relatively soft stone and will break easily. But with proper use and care they will last a lifetime. |
Chinese Calligraphy and Japanese Shodo as Meditation Chinese and Japanese believe that calligraphy exercises both body and mind. As a form of meditation it is thought to promote concentration, relaxation, and longevity. As you brush the characters onto the paper, you will be able to feel your qi (vital energy) circulate, producing a feeling of relaxation. Distinguishing characteristics of Quality Calligraphy To the trained eye the difference is instantly discernible, but just as with western art or music the difference is difficult to describe. However, here are a few guidelines: There is a natural balance in both the characters and the composition as a whole Straight lines are strong and clear Curved lines are delicate and mobile There is variance in thickness and thinness The amount of ink on the brush, or lack of it, is consistent throughout The size of the characters are of a scale which gives life to the work There is a rhythm in the whole work You can think of calligraphy in terms of music. The poem is like the musical score and the calligrapher is like the pianist; each tries to interpret the score to produce a memorable rendering.
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Asian Silk Scroll Construction Asian Silk Scroll construction is a composite of many items. All materials seen in a scroll are laid upon a fine hand made paper backing, with the calligraphy artwork itself becoming the focal point. The margins or edges of the artwork are then usually overlaid with areas of fine colored silk brocade which comprise most of the scrolls front surface. Additional narrow strips of brocade silk (often in a contrasting color), are often placed as trim immediately above and below the artwork. Finally, many scrolls will also have two narrow silk brocade strips hanging down vertically from their top edge. Completing the scroll is the round roller stick placed at its bottom. This heavy roller serves two functions; when placed in storage, the entire scroll is rolled around this roller; when hung on display, this heavy roller becomes a bottom weight, helping to prevent breezes from blowing the scroll about. . |
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Origins Martial Arts Certificate The origin of the phoenix and classic border design originates in the imperial court of China and was only used on Official documents by the Emperor. Three symbols of the
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The Paulownia, situated on the sides and bottom of the certificate along with Chrysanthemum (crest of the Royal Family of Japan) symbolize an oath to the Gods. Four symbols of the Classic border The Blue Dragon is identified with the water gods and the gods of fertility who invoke the rains on which the harvest depends. To Confucian scholars, this mythic creature of supernatural powers represents strength, virtue and loyalty. The The White Tiger is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the White Tiger of the West, and it represents the west and the autumn season. The Black Tortoise is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the Black Warrior of the North and it represents the north and the winter season. It is usually depicted as both a tortoise and a snake, specifically with the snake coiling around the tortoise. |
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