{"product_id":"no-6-chokubai","title":"No. 6 Sho-Chiku-Bai - the Three Friends of Winter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 3 Elements is a calligraphy scroll is inspired by the lucky motif of the Three Friends of Winter or [ Sho-Chiku-Bai ]- Pine, Bamboo \u0026amp; Plum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three “Friends of Winter” essentially provide an allegory for weathering hard times through their various attributes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pine tree’s roots are tenacious and will borrow deep, or, as need be, find their way to hold-fast on even the craggiest, rock-strewn outcropping.  They endure, no matter the circumstances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo finds its strength in knowing how to give and bend without breaking when even the strongest winds blow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan the plum tree is the first to bud and blossom in the late winter, even when its limbs may remain snow-laden:  the plum gives us hope, showing us that spring and new opportunities for beauty and joy are just around the corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength and tenacity, the ability to bend but not break when adversity swirls around us, the promise of hope even when coldness won’t release its grasp on us. The Three Friends of Winter, Sho-Chiku-Bai — 松竹梅 —  our three friends of winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKakemonos - usually placed in a niche as one enters the house [ t o k o n o m a ] - are meant to encourage one towards reflection on the current season and introspection as well - perhaps before savouring a cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe scroll is handpainted and handwritten with ink and entirely handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: 28cmW x 59cmH\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57881396248908,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6032\/2892\/files\/Sho-chiku_bai_1.jpg?v=1782337183","url":"https:\/\/newartsoldcrafts.myshopify.com\/products\/no-6-chokubai","provider":"New Arts Old Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}