In our cafe, you will find an unusual but beautifully carved wooden statue depicting Shou Lao, the Taoist god of longevity. Legend holds that Shou Lao began as a star in the southern constellation Argo, and he is sometimes referred to as the Old Man of the South Pole. He was originally a mortal butContinue reading “Shou Lao – God of Longevity”
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A Raven Like a Writing Desk
A distinctive black shape often seen in the updraughts of a misty mountain crag, their ‘gronking’ call is an evocative sound of Britain’s uplands. The raven is the largest member of the crow family and one of the world’s most intelligent and playful birds. In the realm of myth, folklore and fable it is aContinue reading “A Raven Like a Writing Desk”
Chinese Marriage Beds
Ensuring a Happy and Prosperous Marriage Chinese marriage beds are special pieces of furniture that have a lot of tradition woven into their history. The marriage bed linens must be new and are presented to the engaged couple by the groom’s family. The placement of the marriage bed usually occurs one or two weeks beforeContinue reading “Chinese Marriage Beds”
Toys of Yesteryear
Long before children immersed themselves in computer games and electronic gadgetry, it was the simpler things in life that kept them amused. Toys were handcrafted and beautifully constructed demonstrating the great skill of the maker. An example of this craftsmanship would be the “tumbling man”. Created in 1800 to entertain the children of a wealthyContinue reading “Toys of Yesteryear”
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