Basin Name: "Cranes by the Stream"
Source | Tang Dynasty, Du Mu, "Mountain Dwelling on an Autumn Evening"
Original Line | "The stream's cold light congeals, unmoving; a pair of cranes dance in the evening mist of late autumn."
Poet's Profile | Du Mu, courtesy name Muzhi, was a renowned poet and prose writer of the Tang Dynasty, famed alongside Li Shangyin as "Xiao Li Du." He excelled in seven-character quatrains, known for his elegant and fresh style, imbued with historical depth and humanistic sentiment. This poem, written during his later years in mountain seclusion, conveys a tranquil emotion and paints a vivid picture, reflecting his profound understanding of nature and life after his retirement.
Vernacular Interpretation:
The stream's light is cold and clear, as if frozen; two white cranes dance gracefully in the evening mist, adding a touch of vitality to the desolate autumn scene.
Design Interpretation:
Within this miniature valley basin, clear stream water quietly flows through the gaps in the rocks, while two celestial cranes stand by the bank, poised to leap, ready to dance. Stacked stones form a picturesque landscape, with moss and small ferns spreading along the terrain, outlining a poetic mountain dwelling scene in the thin mist of late autumn. This is not merely a natural landscape basin, but rather a realm of detached artistry, allowing one to rediscover inner peace amidst chaos.
Ideal for placement in a study, tea room, or by a window. Each glance offers a dialogue with nature, immersing you in the still stream and the dancing cranes.
Nature Hill ✦ Each scene tells a story, honoring nature's essence.
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Design Focus | The Symbolism of Cranes
Cranes have been revered as "divine birds" in Chinese culture since ancient times, frequently appearing in poetry and painting, symbolizing longevity, auspiciousness, and nobility. Legends of "celestial cranes riding clouds" date back to the "Classic of Mountains and Seas." Throughout history, literati often likened themselves to cranes, as seen in Su Shi's poem "Old Crane Crossing the River," expressing a recluse's aspiration to remain aloof from worldly pursuits. The image of "a pair of cranes dancing together" is an even greater omen, signifying harmonious family life, a couple's shared devotion, and kindred spirits. Consequently, the crane motif continues to be widely used in crafts, architecture, and birthday gifts, embodying traditional aesthetics and blessings.
/ Product Dimensions /
12cm Round Ball Style: Opening 8.5cm, Height 9.5cm, Max Outer Diameter 12cm
12cm Cylindrical Style: Diameter 12cm, Height 15cm (includes bamboo and wood sealed lid)
18cm Dragon Egg Style: Opening 9cm, Height 18cm, Max Outer Diameter 14cm
/ Product Contents /
Round Ball Style: Stream stones, Sharp-leaved Wire Moss, Short Pile Moss, Curved Tail Moss, Hinoki Leaf Golden Hair Moss, Crane models x2.
Cylindrical Style: Purple Jasmine Driftwood, Yilan Stones, Large Feather Moss, Curved Tail Moss, Hinoki Leaf Golden Hair Moss,葫芦 Moss, Golden Clubmoss, Crane models x2.
(Product images are for reference only. Moss species will be adjusted appropriately based on the availability of plants at the time.)
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| Care Instructions |
8 hours of diffused light illumination per day; avoid direct sunlight.
Lightly water or mist twice daily, in the morning and evening, to maintain humidity within the container. Do not submerge the plants in water.
Please use filtered water (drinking water) for watering; do not use tap water.
A watering bottle and care instructions are included with your purchase.
| Purchase Information |
* Moss and fern varieties will be adjusted according to inventory and season.
* Products are handmade and will not be identical to the photos.
* Ecological basins require individual care after purchase.
* Please contact us for custom special designs.
| After-Sales Service |
We offer maintenance services for our moss ecological basins, with exclusive benefits for branded creations:
Purchases made after 2025 will receive one complimentary repair. Existing customers will receive their first repair at half price.
You can also apply for a "Trade-in Program for Old Basins" if you wish to upgrade your landscape.
Please refer to the Maintenance Service page for detailed information.
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"Nature Hill" - Natural Aesthetics, also a designated example for corporate and group workshop design.
If you are a company, school, or brand event organizer, we welcome inquiries for customized planting and handicraft workshops.
We offer professional design and extensive experience in large-scale events, enabling every participant to create their own unique natural landscape with their own hands.
📩 For workshop collaborations, please send us a private message via our design館. We will provide personalized planning recommendations.
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- Nature Hill's ecological basins are more than just plants; they are poems hidden in nature. Combining ancient artistic concepts with verdant landscaping, they create a soothing, meditative, and easy-to-care-for living scenery. Perfect for those in busy cities yearning for greenery and tranquility, they make an ideal gift or a personal indulgence, inviting nature to help you slow down.
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