Old House Window Grille Bookmark & Art Board - Mount Fuji

Specifications: Length 8.8 cm, Width 4.7 cm, Thickness 0.03 cm Material: Copper When was the last time you opened a physical book and immersed yourself in reading? We hope this bookmark will be the start of your collection, guiding you back into the world of literature. Iron window grilles, a form of folk decorative craft using black iron, were introduced to Taiwan around the 1920s. Their intricate creation involved a complex process, with artisans crafting unique designs unconstrained by standardized patterns. Geometric motifs, often composed of straight lines or curves, were most common, making each window grille a bespoke work of art, a testament to the master craftsman's skill. However, as machine-made stainless steel windows gradually replaced traditional iron grilles, their production faded into history. To revive the beauty of these handcrafted window grilles, this piece utilizes copper, a metal material, and employs etching techniques, thus bringing the spirit of the window grille back to life.