In China, the butterfly has been a popular symbol for centuries. The butterfly is called ‘hu tieh’ in the Mandarin language. The word ‘tieh’ translates as seventy years, and so the animals are taken as a symbol of long life. The butterfly for the Chinese also represents love, specifically young love. It symbolizes an eternal bond between lovers.

In feng shui applications, the use of butterflies is considered the same as the use of the bird symbol. Both butterflies and birds fly free, and this speaks of the deep human longing for a free and joyful life close to heaven. Since love is the most transformative feeling that makes people feel like flying, the butterfly is the most common symbol used as a feng shui cure for love and romance. Another excellent use of this symbol in feng shui is in the Creativity and Children area of ​​the Bagua as this will energize the free flow of creative energy in your life.

The image of butterflies can also be used as a temporary cure for any area of ​​your life that needs transformation. When you are experiencing difficulties in specific areas of your life, try bringing the energy of these butterflies to the corresponding bagua areas of your bedroom or home. Butterfly knows how to gracefully go through the stages of transformation to become the beauty that she is, and you will be guided to do the same with grace and ease in your life.

The embroidered butterfly design on the towels is a perfect gift for a new couple. Although butterflies have been depicted through various artistic mediums, there is nothing more popular than Chinese kites featuring these insects. The butterfly kite is one of the most popular kites in the world. In ancient times, kites were used as tapestries on the walls of houses. This was due to the meaning of the symbol that the butterfly had for the Chinese. With the butterfly they sought to ensure a long and healthy life by making use of works of art to decorate their homes.

Other butterfly art manifests itself in tattoo body art. This butterfly symbol is a huge favorite especially among the ladies. These butterflies have also been represented through the beautiful and unique art form of scroll painting. Pictures of butterflies were painted on silk screens in different colors and sometimes accompanied with Chinese calligraphic text saying some inspirational words.