Every year, many watch aficionados look forward to the one-off collections inspired by the animal zodiac sign in the Chinese lunar calendar. As we enter 2023, the Rabbit will take over from the Tiger, and according to the Chinese horoscope, it will be a harbinger of calm and hope. The rabbit also figures in Western and Oriental art and folklore as a symbol for rebirth and renewal, be it the Easter bunny or the jade rabbit in the moon, and it is perhaps a positive sign that its arrival also signals the promise of better days ahead.
This year, four revered horological houses continue the tradition of launching zodiac-themed watches, with the focus on exceptional dial designs where the rabbit takes centre stage, and featuring the centuries-old art of enamelling, a complex process that requires time, patience and impeccable artistry.
A CUT ABOVE
A form of Chinese folk art believed to have originated from as early as the 6th century, paper cuttings (jianzhi) were often used to adorn windows and doors. Typically in red, these paper cuttings, with intricate patterns that symbolise happiness and good luck, have traditionally been used as decorations during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, and this is still a popular practice today.
The art of paper cutting is not exclusive to China. A similar art form can be traced back to the 16th century in central Europe. In Switzerland and Germany, it was known as scherenschnitte (German for 'scissors cut') or decoupage (in the French-speaking regions of Switzerland). The cut-outs were usually done on black paper and mounted upon a white background to accentuate the ornate lace-like patterns.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January - February 2023 من Harper's BAZAAR Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January - February 2023 من Harper's BAZAAR Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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