This work is inspired by the official brocade patterns from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, and it employs the exquisite Nanjing Yunjin embroidery technique, featuring rich colors and superb craftsmanship.
The legend of the carp leaping over the Dragon’s Gate is an ancient Chinese tale. In a certain part of the Yellow River, there is a towering dam called the Dragon’s Gate. Every spring, countless carp swim upstream, attempting to leap over this high barrier. Those carp that successfully leap over the Dragon’s Gate are said to transform into dragons, achieving sublimation and glory. Among them, a brave red carp takes the lead in attempting the leap. Although its tail was burned off by heavenly fire during the process, it ultimately succeeded in leaping over the Dragon’s Gate and turned into a dragon. Encouraged by it, other carp also began to try to leap, and although not all of them succeeded, they kept trying and striving.
The story of the carp leaping over the Dragon’s Gate is not only a beautiful legend but also contains profound implications, encouraging people to have the courage to face challenges, to keep striving, and to pursue success. To this day, this legend remains an important symbol in Chinese culture, inspiring people to pursue their dreams.
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