Thursday, March 19, 2015

Chinese Calligraphy Brushes


A friend of mine recently mentioned how she wished she would have picked up some
Chinese calligraphy brushes when she was visiting China. So, of course I did a Pinterest
search and immediately wished she would have picked them up for both of us!
We happen to have the most beautiful, talented, sweet, friend (did I mention brilliant?)
 temporarily living in Beijing and thought we'd ask for a little favor and have her choose
 some for us. We were face timing tonight and discussing them as she
 was trekking around The Great Wall!
She'll be home in a few weeks, but until then I'll be dreaming of how I can style my
 coffee table with them.

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Aren't they gorgeous? 
You can find them on ebay, etsy or flea markets, I'd love to start a collection.
I can't wait to see what she chooses for us!

Happy Spring & Happy Weekend friends! 



18 comments:

Nancie N Bartley said...

Haha! Isn't technology amazing? I actually spoke ON MY CELL PHONE to that same friend last year while I was standing in a barn in Texas and she was walking the Great Wall. That blew my mind.
And I have just taken up calligraphy-trying to teach myself which is a challenge- and those brushes are gorgeous,

Julia@Cuckoo4Design said...

They certainly are gorgeous. I have never seen them for sale anywhere.

Preppy Empty Nester said...

They are lovely. If she goes back tell her to pick some up for me too.. heehee

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

I have never seen Chinese calligraphy brushes Pam, they are so beautiful and what a unique thing to collect! Clearly I am living under a rock with all these gorgeous images of them incorporated into vignettes.

Unknown said...

They are works of art and my biggest "should-have-got's" Xie Xie, Di for being our personal shopper. I second it- you are sweet, beautiful, talented, and brillant! And perfect for an import business! Safe travels.

Dianne said...

I have also seen them at World Market and Tuesday Morning.

Cassie Bustamante said...

these are so pretty! too pretty to use but so pretty to display!

Brynne Delerson said...

So gorgeous! I'd never heard of them before now - I hope you're able to get your hands on some! :)

Stacey {steward of design} said...

I'm going to China this summer and I am definitely going to be on the hunt for these!

Vel Criste said...

THey are gorgeous Pam! I want one for myself too!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

I need a friend in China! :) I've always loved those brushes!

Leslie @ Segreto Secrets said...

The brushes are gorgeous! They make a beautiful tabletop accessory!!
xo. Leslie
Segreto Finishes

Pat@Life At Lydias House said...

Thanks for the inspiration! I did pick up a few in China but have never done anything with them!

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles said...

I've seen those in photos but never knew what they were called. What a variety! They are so pretty.

Casa Vilora Interiors said...

So weird, but I literally ordered a few of these on Etsy a couple of days ago! Great minds........? :-)

Cindy @ a curious gardener said...

Love these! I still have some beautiful bamboo brushes from art classes in college many years ago. I think I saw some of these brushes at Pearl River Mart in Soho when I was in the city for the Matisse MOMA show in January.

Anne said...

They are absolutely beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

They are gorgeous. I can't wait to see what she pick for you as well.

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