From the geometric aesthetics extracted from architectural components to the fashionable codes transformed from cultural patterns, the cultural and creative products launched by the two major museums in Beijing this spring are refreshing. Whether you want to collect cultural imprints or find unique souvenirs, they are your best choice!
Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum
1. Good Things Linked Together (好事连成) - Metal Rotating Refrigerator Magnet
Revolving around the plaque of the Qingcheng Palace, rotating lotus petals celebrate and pray for success, symbolizing the continuous occurrence of good things.
2. The Way of Qingcheng (庆成之道) - Metal Sliding Track Refrigerator Magnet
After completing the sacrifice at the Xiannong Altar, the emperor would hold a tea ceremony at the Qingcheng Palace, symbolizing the continuation of prosperity and progress.
3. Wishing You Success Refrigerator Magnet (祝你成功冰箱贴)
Open the doors of the Qingcheng Palace in this refrigerator magnet, and you will see the certification and blessings of success presented by the Q version of the dragon.
4. Auspicious Clouds Qingcheng (祥云庆成) - Paper-cut Notebook
The paper-cut image showcases the Qingcheng Palace surrounded by auspicious clouds, accompanied by wheat ears, Shoushan stones, and auspicious clouds, bringing abundant joy to people.
5. Auspicious Clouds Qingcheng - 3D Paper Artwork
With abundant harvests and prosperity, celebrating together with you, harmonious gifts and successful outcomes in all matters.
6. Embroidered Central Axis (锦绣中轴) - Qingcheng Success Silk Scarf
With the purple qi coming from the east, the central axis architecture under the stars corresponds to the celestial bodies in the heavenly palace. The border's jade rabbit and golden crow symbolize the sun and moon respectively, also symbolizing the central axis line in the picture. Representing the Chinese concept of yin and yang harmony and the values of balance and harmony.
7. Rising Like a Star (望象而升) - Qingcheng Success Silk Scarf
The silk scarf made of 100% mulberry silk showcases the four layers of heavenly palace-style architecture on the outer side of the celestial dome. It integrates ancient Chinese myths about the heavenly palace, with the meaning of ascending step by step and reaching higher levels.
8. "Celestial Dome (天宫藻井)" Metal Bookmark
The bookmark highlights the different levels of palace and auspicious clouds in a hollowed-out manner, with a pendant of celestial astronomical map, expressing the beauty and romance exclusive to the Chinese people.
9. Rising Like a Star · Paper-cut lamp refrigerator magnet of the Heavenly Palace ceiling
"Palaces in the sky, pavilions and palaces of jade." By combining paper-cutting and lighting, the refrigerator magnet visualizes the beautiful image of ancient people climbing up the steps and rising to the heavenly palace.
10. Rotating refrigerator magnet of relief ceiling
This product is a rotating refrigerator magnet in the form of colored relief, showcasing the exquisite ceiling of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum.
11. Refrigerator magnet of the Heavenly Palace ceiling
The refrigerator magnet is divided into five layers, each designed and drawn according to the real structure of the ceiling. The five layers of patterns can be displayed separately or stacked, restoring the complete form of the ceiling. The bottom layer of the starry sky also features a luminous effect, emitting a soft glow when night falls.
National Museum of China
1. Rotating refrigerator magnet of Emperor Xianzong's Leisurely Outing Painting (宪宗行乐图)
This rotating refrigerator magnet cleverly presents the dynamic scene of palace ladies and children setting off firecrackers in the "Emperor Xianzong's Lantern Festival Outing Painting," full of fun. The delicate and vivid movements of the characters allow you to experience the lively Lantern Festival scene in the Great Ming Palace Garden.
2. Empress Xiaoduan's Phoenix Crown AR Pendant Refrigerator Magnet
Inspired by the Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenix Crown of Empress Xiaoduan unearthed from the Ming Dingling Tomb (a permanent exhibit in the "Ancient China" exhibition hall of the National Museum of China), the original piece features dragons and phoenixes stacked with gold thread, inlaid with over a hundred natural gemstones and over five thousand pearls, showcasing the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty court craftsmanship. The essence of the crown is condensed on the front side, with a strong magnetic patch on the back, which can be used as a refrigerator magnet decoration or attached to office partitions, whiteboards, and other scenes, allowing cultural relics to "enter the homes of ordinary people."
3. Empress Xiaoduan's Phoenix Crown Makeup Mirror
Designed based on the Ming Dynasty Empress's Phoenix Crown, depicting the emerald wind soaring high between dazzling jewels and colorful flowers, embodying the luxury and delicacy of Eastern aesthetics.
Palace Museum
1. Buddha-themed refrigerator magnet
Inspired by the gold-inlaid coral and turquoise fasting plaque in the collection of the Palace Museum, the word "fasting" on the plaque is cleverly replaced with "Buddha-themed," expressing a lifestyle attitude of going with the flow, not forcing things, and facing everything with a peaceful mindset.
2. Stamp Series Folding Fan
The design inspiration comes from Wang Zhenming's "Orchid Pavilion Gathering", depicting the scene of literati and officials enjoying wine by the winding river. The delicate brushwork in shades of green portrays the lush trees and the beautiful scenery of bamboo by the water in spring. The fan presents a blend of modern aesthetics and classical charm, combining elegance and practicality.
Image sources: National Museum of China, Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, Palace Museum
