Peony is a typical traditional Chinese flower with beautiful color and sweet smell. Its long lasting appeal attracts many people.

In the past, many Chinese poets praise the peony. For example in the Tang Dynasty where there was a poetry which denotes peony as ” the Queen of the flowers” whilst in Song Dynasty, there is poetry which named “peony which has a noble character”.

In fact,during the Tang dynasty, every year there is a Peony fair held during their blooming seasons.

Hence peony patterns are often used in Chinese traditional pattern which denotes/express thriving and prosperity, peace and happiness.