Gorgeous cloisonne dragon thimble in deep Chinese red featuring a colorful dragon - made in Thailand. The basic enamel color on the thimble is a deep Chinese Red on a gold colored brass thimble. This is a non-repeating full wrap pattern. There is a gold brass top and bottom rim with a Greek key design on this thimble.
Cloisonne is a unique art form that originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). In the period titled 'Jingtai' during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), the emperor who was very much interested in bronze-casting techniques, improved the color process, and created the Chinese red colors that appealed to the Oriental aesthetic sense. In China, red is the color of good luck and is used as a holiday and wedding color.
Red, a bright, auspicious color associated with warmth, life and the Fire Element, denotes good fortune and happiness. It emerges as a sacred and vitalizing color used on festive occasions. In China, the color red not only serves to express joy, but also to ward off evil influences. The Chinese regard red as the "lucky color." At Chinese New Year, children in Chinese families are given little red packets or envelopes packed with money or treats as tokens of good wishes.
This cloisonne sewing dragon thimble in deep Chinese Red measures15/16" tall and 3/4" in diameter. Would make an outstanding addition to your thimble collection!
A1354 - Cloisonne Dragon Sewing Thimble Deep Chinese Red
$25.00 First Class Mail
