Year of the Horse Couplets - Luxury Edition / Gold-flecked Wànniánhóng Red Couplets / Welcome Spring, Embrace Fortune / Qing Dynasty Zhao Zhiqian

Year of the Horse Couplets - Luxury Edition / Gold-flecked Wànniánhóng Red Couplets "Welcome Spring, Embrace Fortune." Calligraphy Master: Zhao Zhiqian Seals: Zhao Zhiqian's Seal, Bending the Waist for Five Pecks of Rice Calligraphy by: Zhao Zhiqian (1829-1884), Qing Dynasty Quantity: Set of 2 Dimensions: 22 x 36 cm per piece Paper: Handmade Gold-Flecked Wànniánhóng (60g) + Eco-friendly Red Cardstock (240g), both made in Taiwan Printing: Letterpress Hot Foil Stamping Finishes: Matte Gold, Glossy Black (Taiwanese gold foil) Features: The texture of the handmade Wànniánhóng paper is warm and organic, with subtle variations in pulp flow creating a unique, ever-changing grain. This paper boasts a bright, vibrant red with a hint of vermilion, uplifting the spirit at first glance. Hand-poured by artisans at a traditional paper mill in Puli, Taiwan, each sheet is then screen-printed, resulting in a spectacular effect of scattered gold. Beautifully auspicious couplets curated by us, with semi-handmade hot stamping by Taiwanese craftspeople (even the gold foil is domestically produced). Adorning your door with this pair of couplets transforms your daily comings and goings into an appreciation of calligraphic art. It's a piece of exquisite Taiwanese craftsmanship worth cherishing, and an excellent choice for gifting. What is Wànniánhóng: Wànniánhóng paper undergoes a special surface treatment to resist fading, hence its name, meaning "ten thousand years of red." It can be either handmade or machine-made. While its fade-resistant quality is beloved, its primary drawback is its thinness, making it prone to tearing. Improvements in the "Luxury Edition Couplets": At "A Beautiful Day Studio," we've laminated the thin-weight Wànniánhóng with 240g eco-friendly red cardstock, significantly enhancing the durability of the couplet paper! You'll be amazed by how firm this Wànniánhóng Xuan paper can be! Adhesion Tips: 1. We recommend using double-sided fabric tape for a residue-free, smooth finish. 2. Experienced users can opt for rice paste; simply wash the wall with water when replacing them the following year. 3. Absolutely avoid double-sided tape or foam tape, as they are notoriously difficult to remove and can leave stubborn residue, leading to regret. 4. Height: Position the top of the first character slightly above eye level. 5. For single doors, keep the two couplets relatively close (about 1-2 cm apart). 6. Many have inquired about attaching them to decorative iron gates or barred gates. We suggest considering magnetic wooden scroll hangers (similar to hanging artwork, with wooden rods at the top and bottom).