| Definitely A Great Chinese Gift (for some people) -- | | | | water color paintings of dragons which make a great |
| Chinese Dragon! Chinese dragons are | | | | wall art treatment. Those dragon pictures look great |
| legendary creatures that are portrayed as long, scaled | | | | on garments as well. |
| serpentine creatures with four legs and often show up | | | | Therefore, for the people who have Chinese |
| Asian legends and folklore. | | | | heritage, or appreciate the meaning of Chinese |
| Unlike some negative images associated with western | | | | dragons, it would make a great Asian gift for sure. If it |
| dragons, Asian dragons, especially Chinese dragons | | | | is for a housewarming gift or business gift, a dragon |
| are the symbol of ultimate good fortune. Literally, | | | | statue or wall treatment would be a great choice. |
| especially in China, everything connected with Chinese | | | | They are often great collectible pieces as well. If it is |
| Dragons is blessed. | | | | for young people, you could go with T-shirts, other |
| Historically, the dragon was the symbol of | | | | apparel goods, or accessories. |
| Chinese emperors. Since it is also the symbol of divine | | | | However, on the other hand, I would like you |
| protection, it is regarded as the Supreme Being among | | | | to keep it in your mind that the Chinese dragon |
| all creatures, and temples and shrines have been built | | | | gift would be a quite taste-specific so to speak. So, |
| to honor them. | | | | before you randomly choose the dragon for an |
| Chinese dragon controls over the rain, rivers, lakes, and | | | | Asian gift, I suggest that you know the taste of the |
| seas, anything related to water. Being the divine | | | | recipient very well:-) For example, the dragon statue |
| mythical animal, the Dragon can ward off wandering | | | | wouldn't always go with every contemporary rooms. If |
| evil spirits, protect the innocent and bestow safety to | | | | the gift recipient is someone who doesn't appreciate |
| all. | | | | the beauty of the dragons, it is quite possible that the |
| The fact of dragon being associated with | | | | dragon would end up being trapped in a box in a |
| water is used for Feng Shui, which is ancient Asian art | | | | basement or closet or somewhere instead of being |
| of creating harmony and balance within an | | | | the hero that brings luck and fortune into the house. So, |
| environment, as well. In Feng Shui, if the dragon object | | | | please make sure that your gift recipient loves |
| is placed near the water features in your home, such | | | | dragons first!! One more tip:When you choose a |
| as water fountain, it is said to brings achievement, | | | | dragon statue, I would recommend you to look for its |
| fame and power. In addition to that, if it is placed in the | | | | authentic quality of craftsmanship and materials. They |
| east, it could blow precious "chi" and brings health, if it is | | | | often come with gemstones such as jade, mammoth |
| placed on your desk, it would bring career | | | | ivory, bronze, Chinese porcelain and wood carving..etc. |
| success...etc. The figure of dragons are also | | | | The one with detailed craftsmanship would be very |
| very much appreciated in the Chinese art as well as | | | | appreciative for a statue or figure rather than abstract |
| Japanese art. Therefore, there are many gorgeous | | | | form. |