Japanese plates are just the ticket for gallery walls!
Gallery walls continue to rage in popularity. The gallery wall tradition stems from ancient English country houses, where paintings were hung from floor to ceiling. When families dated back for centuries the accumulated art demanded any and all wall space.Today's gallery walls offer home designers an opportunity to let their individuality shine. Antique Japanese plates make interesting and unusual additions to a gallery.
Imari porcelain's ancient pedigree
Imari has an irrefutable pedigree that dates back centuries. Its reputation as fine porcelain ware is unequaled. Collectors and interior designer alike value the historical and aesthetic significance of Imari pieces.
Foxglove trees as baby gifts in Japan
The elite families of Japan, China, and Korea were once known to plant several foxglove trees upon the birth of a girl. When the daughter is ready to marry, they cut down the tree and make a dowry chest, furniture and other items out of it for wedding gifts. Ancient lore foretold that if people planted a foxglove tree near their house, the legendary Phoenix would come across their land and bring prosperity and wisdom to them. The foxglove trees have qualities that are almost magical, and one can see how those qualities could reflect the hopes of young parents for their baby girl as she grows into adulthood.
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