{"product_id":"shp401-flower-basket-poetic-calligraphy-by-chie-千枝","title":"SHP401 - Flower Basket \u0026 Poetic Calligraphy by Chie 千枝","description":"\u003cp\u003eA graceful original Japanese shikishi (色紙) artwork signed 千枝 (Chie), combining delicate floral painting with a reflective handwritten verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a woven basket filled with white lilies, painted in soft grey ink washes with subtle touches of yellow and green. The loose brushwork gives the flowers a light, natural quality, while the curved basket handle and dark foliage create a beautifully balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying inscription reads:\u003cbr\u003e“Do flowers bloom so beautifully because they know their own beauty?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase gives the artwork a gentle philosophical character. It reflects on natural beauty, self-awareness, and authenticity—suggesting that flowers do not strive to impress, but simply bloom according to their own nature. The question can also be read as a quiet reflection on human life: perhaps true beauty emerges when we accept ourselves and express ourselves naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of handwritten poetry and seasonal floral imagery gives the piece a haiga-like quality, where words and painting work together to create a mood rather than simply illustrate one another.\u003cbr\u003eSigned 千枝 (Chie) with a red seal at the lower left, this is a lovely example of intimate Japanese decorative art, combining botanical painting, calligraphy, and poetic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful piece for collectors of original shikishi, Japanese floral art, lilies, poetic calligraphy, haiga-inspired works, or vintage Japanese handmade art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58863435120971,"sku":"SHP401","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_6f8911d2-9355-4b59-a0cf-d4d5d28859cf.jpg?v=1792114734","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/shp401-flower-basket-poetic-calligraphy-by-chie-%e5%8d%83%e6%9e%9d","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}