1. Classic finish
This is the look that expresses all aspects of the traditional craft.
It features intricate relief motifs, life-like painted facial features, and a gilded finish complemented by robust primary colours.
2. Ash finish
This finish highlights the intricate charm of the relief motifs made from holy joss stick ashes.
An early Qing Dynasty craft technique, Qi Xian (thread sculpture / 漆线) involves the twirling and coiling of fine thread made with a secret family recipe from joss stick ash. After incense smoke carries one's prayers up to the gods, the ash that drops is collected to make the clothes of those very gods, in a beautiful cycle of virtue.
3. Snow finish
A matte, greyish-white coat with a patchwork of natural, surface cracks, reminiscent of antique Roman and Greek statues.
4. Wood finish
A raw aesthetic, rough to the touch. Free of protective coatings, small cracks may emerge over the decades, giving it an organic, aged look.
