Zodiac Auspicious Spring Couplet Dou Fang / Rooster Motif for Warding Off Evil / Traditional Paper-Cutting Design / 15cm

Spring Couplets & Dou Fang There's a custom during the Spring Festival and Dragon Boat Festival to hang images of roosters on doors. Why? Since ancient times, the rooster has been revered as a creature symbolizing the masculine, warding off evil. The rooster represents the sun, masculinity, and the power to repel ghosts and ward off evil. It is also considered a divine bird that can summon souls, with the phoenix being an evolution of this symbolism. This illustrates the rooster's important status in folk culture. Furthermore, the pronunciation of "ji" (chicken) is a homophone for "ji" (auspicious), connecting it to phrases like "jí xiáng rú yì" (wishing you good fortune) and "jí lì" (auspicious). What a wonderfully auspicious animal! The design of these dou fang originates from traditional paper-cutting patterns from Datong, Shanxi. Surrounding the rooster imagery are motifs such as peaches, Buddha's hand citron, and pomegranates, symbolizing blessings, longevity, and abundant offspring. Capable of warding off evil while bestowing good fortune, longevity, and numerous descendants, it's no wonder roosters are beloved motifs for spring couplets. - Calligraphy for "Dà Jí" (Great Auspiciousness): Deng Shiru, Qing Dynasty calligrapher Calligraphy for "Mǎn" (Full): Luo Qilun, contemporary Taiwanese calligrapher Motif: Traditional paper-cutting from Datong, Shanxi Quantity: 1 piece per pack Size: 15 x 15 cm Paper: Eco-friendly red cardstock Weight: 240 g/m2 heavy cardstock Printing: Letterpress Hot Foil Stamping Color: Matte Rose Gold Back: Blank on the back - Carefully crafted by The Good Day Studio Printed in Taiwan - About Shipping After payment, orders are processed and shipped within 1-2 business days, excluding holidays. If you choose Registered Post, delivery will occur on the 2nd or 3rd day after shipment. If you opt for convenience store pickup, your order will arrive at the designated store 48 hours after shipment. Please monitor SMS notifications from the logistics system.