Hidden Dragon 臥龍

Licensed by Tsaoao Design
 
These designs were drawn and cut by hand, then digitised to be reproduced using traditional Chinese red paper, maintaining its authentic texture and unmistakable colour. Part of the charm of this material lies in its small imperfections, variegated colour, and the way it fades over the course of the year. 
 
A bespoke small-batch laser-cutting process was developed to preserve the integrity of the delicate material. The paper is reinforced with a recycled card backing, made from 80% post-consumer waste, for improved durability.
 
The Chinese character for Dragon ‘龍’ originated as a pictogram of the enigmatic mythical creature. Several historical writing systems, whether written on bones, copperware or scrolls, all depict the character in sinuous forms with stylised interpretation of scales, claws or tail. This playful flying dragon is both obscuring and mimicking the form of its own character.
 
Product Dimensions: 280x250mm
Packaging Dimensions: 285x285x5mm