It was thought that dragons served as celestial guardians for the Chinese emperor, embodying protection and authority. Hence, the appearance of dragons adorning Mandarin squares, fabric badges worn by officials, signified their allegiance to the imperial court and their duty to the emperor.

The portrayal of dragons on Mandarin squares was an artistic endeavor marked by skill and detail. The complexity of the embroidery reflected the wearer's position and importance, elevating these squares beyond mere symbols of rank to expressions of artistic mastery.

You'll receive a heavyweight, giclée, acid-free print that's created to last for generations. The museum-quality paper works perfectly with large, full-color images. The lightly-textured, matte finish captures fine lines and subtle colors, resulting in stunning works of art (without unwanted reflections). We've preserved elements of this art's ancient qualities in order to retain its richness and uniqueness. 

• Printed using eco-friendly, water-based inks
• FSC approved or sustainably-sourced paper
• Frame and matting isn't included. Print only.
• Shipped in a damage-proof artwork tube. 
• Premium-quality (200gsm) giclée, acid-free paper

➤ DIGITAL-RESTORATION ART

We specialize in digital recreations of vintage sacred and surreal art. Each work is a handmade digital restoration of the original image, not a pixellated copy of an Internet image that some other vendors may sell. We provide high-quality, clean digital restorations — true to the original — with great attention to detail.