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A chi-lin is an ancient Chinese mythological creature
whose
appearance foretold an auspicious event. If you had
lived in the Ming Dynasty, an appropriate gift for a
newborn son mightbe a an embroidery of a young boy riding
a chi-lin, showing that the boy was destined for greatness.
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An
auspicious name is a good beginning, now step into the shop
and gallery, and let a touch of Oriental simplicity and serenity
add a sense of grace to your life.
chi-lin is a blend of old and new—
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Our
extensive collection of antique, vernacular furniture and
household pieces reflects a time when craftsmanship was
understood, and attention to detail expected.
The artwork
is contemporary and everywhere—
—bright and fun in Chinese Peasant and Tibetan
Children’s artwork
—haunting in the richness of "Northern Wilderness"
woodblock prints
—understated and soothing in the sumi and calligraphy
by Aya Itagaki
—elegant in the rice paper collages by Sachiko
Furui
…and always the paintings, from all over the Orient.
With an eye
to "Satori", our tea garden, we have developed
a large line of Asia Tableware, an irresistible selection
of fine gifts. Let the peace and beauty our seasonal Japanese
tea garden, be the setting for a cup of tea and sweets
with a friend, or a quiet private party.
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As
our web site develops we will keep you informed…in
addition to our contact page, please try "gardens,""art
gallery," "gifts,"
and "furniture."
Soon…is
now
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