Framed Qing Dragon Chinese Silk Embroidered Folk Art Design | Mandarin Square Antique Asian Framed Art Print Vedas so they honored those spirits

so they honored those spirits in all that they did

a chaotic celestial force that threatened the order of the cosmos

The sacred mythology of Krishna overcoming Kaliya is a powerful metaphor for our own lives and the constant struggle we face with desire

making them a valuable addition to any collection

even leviathan that crooked serpent

Framed Qing Dragon Chinese Silk Embroidered Folk Art Design | Mandarin Square Antique Asian Framed Art Print Vedas so they honored those spiritsDragons were believed to be the celestial creatures that protected and represented the Chinese emperor. As a result, the presence of dragons on Mandarin squares (cloth badges or insignias) was a clear symbol of the wearer's connection to the imperial court and their service to the emperor. The depiction of the dragon on Mandarin squares was an art form in and of itself. The skill and intricacy of the embroidery was indicative of the official's rank