Hand-carved 16" Camphor Wood "Chinese Blessing" Wall Hanging

Bring a touch of luck to your life and decorative Eastern flair to your decor with this superbly hand-carved wall hanging. Four bats, which are a traditional Chinese symbol of blessing, encircle the Mandarin character Xi, which stands for happiness and luck. Beijing-based artisans employ their intimate knowledge of woodworking to richly hand-carve each piece, creating delightful patterns in aromatic camphor wood. Because of its fragrance, camphor wood is a venerated substance across much of Asia and its extract has been used in medicines, recipes, and ceremonial rites for thousands of years. With its intricate design and auspicious symbolism, this beautiful wall hanging will add an exotic touch of the Orient to any room. Measures 16 inches from corner to corner. AsiaEXP brings you handicrafts of exceptional quality from a variety of Eastern cultures, while simultaneously supporting talented craftsmen and their creative traditions. By purchasing this product you are not only acquiring a beautiful home accessory, but helping to sustain the artisans and their cultural heritage. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce minor differences in design, color and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual creations. Measurements may vary slightly.

• Four bats, a traditional Chinese symbol of blessing, encircle hand-carved Mandarin character

• Beautifully stylized character "Xi" represents happiness and luck

• Design rendered in richly grained, aromatic camphor wood

• Camphor wood has been used in medicines, recipes, and ceremonial rites for thousands of years

• 16 in. L x 16 in. W