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  2. Chinese auspicious ornaments in textile and clothing

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    Symbolism Images Pearl (寳珠, bǎozhū), or flaming pearl [note 6] Wealth and success. [15]: 123 The pearl regularly appears on textiles and rank badge. [15]: 123 By the mid-Qing dynasty, the pearl evolved into the flaming pearl, [15]: 123 which represents the sun, wisdom, power, and an imperial treasure. [16]: 132

  3. List of Chinese symbols, designs, and art motifs - Wikipedia

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    Symbolism Images Fish: Single fish Yu (鱼, lit. "fish") Wealth and abundance Carp jumping at the Dragon Gate: Success in the civil service examinations [7]: 63 Double fish Shuangyuwen (双鱼纹)/ Double fish [8] / twin fish: [9] two horizontal fishes, each facing an opposite direction Marital happiness; [8] fertility and abundance [9]

  4. Fish in Chinese mythology - Wikipedia

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    A picture of a child with a fish expresses the wishes of having an "abundance of high-ranking sons". [3]: 124 Due to their association with wealth, fishes are eaten on Chinese New Year as they expresses the wishes of being affluent year by year [3]: 124 or "bring abundance of good wishes throughout the year".

  5. Do You Recognize These Tattoos and Necklace? New Clues ... - AOL

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    Authorities said the person had two tattoos on their body: a koi fish tattoo on the shoulder blade area of her back and a rose tattoo on her left ribs that extended from her chest to her hip. New ...

  6. Rapa Nui tattooing - Wikipedia

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    Rapa Nui tattoo tools, Manchester Museum. Tattoos, as well as other forms of art in Rapa Nui, blends anthropomorphic and zoomorphic imagery. [3] The most common symbols represented were of the Make-Make god, Moais, Komari (the symbol of female fertility), the manutara, and other forms of birds, fish, turtles or figures from the Rongo Rongo ...

  7. Yantra tattooing - Wikipedia

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    There are three main effects of a yantra tattoo. One is that which benefits the wearer, such as making them more eloquent. Another is that of protection and to ward off evil and hardship. This is commonly used by military personnel, police, taxi drivers, gangsters, and others in perceived dangerous professions.

  8. The Beautiful Symbolism of Butterfly Tattoos, Revealed—Plus ...

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    Here's why this tattoo is the ultimate symbol of change and transformation. The Beautiful Symbolism of Butterfly Tattoos, Revealed—Plus, 11 Inspiring Butterfly Tattoo Ideas Skip to main content

  9. Paisley (design) - Wikipedia

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    Paisley or paisley pattern is an ornamental textile design using the boteh (Persian: بته) or buta, a teardrop-shaped motif with a curved upper end. Of Persian origin, paisley designs became popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries, following imports of post- Mughal Empire versions of the design from India, especially in the form of ...