Fête Chinoise | Year of the Snake Special Edition | Serpentine Blooms
$38.00
Description
The Year of the Snake heralds a year of transformation and perseverance. Inspired by the legend of Lady White Snake, who was punished for falling in love with a kind-hearted scholar. Leifeng Pagoda where she is said to be trapped beneath stands at Xi Wu (West Lake) in Hangzhou, China, symbolizing love and sacrifice. Depicted here in a vibrant magenta and duochrome pink and green shimmer that will shift with every penstroke.
Ink Tone: Vibrant orchid with duochrome pink/green shimmer
Characteristics: Vivid, energetic, splendid
Features
• 38ml ink reservoir
• Pink/Green Shimmer
• Rich and saturated tones
• Water-based and compatible with all fountain pens
• Signature brass cap
Once Upon a Design
Notable design details:
- Giant snakes are intertwined amongst the flowers and lake, their glittering scales glistening majestically.
- Leifeng Pagoda stands tall in the distance, representing Lady White Snake watching over the whole of Xi Wu (West Lake).
- Hangzhou, China, is renowned for its lotuses, with Xi Wu being one of the prime locations. Its expansive landscape receives ample sunlight, enabling the lotuses on the lake to bloom in vibrant, vivid colours.