Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation, Malaysia

Friday, July 24, 2009

PhotoHunt - Utensils

In chinese culture, it is a common belief that the presence of the dragon and phoenix would symbolized a fruitful marriage blessed with much success and prosperity. The utensils used by the newly-weds often bear the celestial of both dragon and phoenix as well as double happiness symbols. Ever since I got married in 1995, I displayed this tea set complete with serving utensils in the corner of my home as a sign of good luck and happiness always.


These blue willow utensils, have been passed down through generations of our family. They have been kept and displayed in my parent's home after the demise of my grandmother. These collectibles are timeless antiques that can be preserved for years if treated with some tender care.



First Commenter - Criz Lai
Posted by LifeRamblings at 11:30 PM
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31 comments:

  1. CRIZ LAIFriday, July 24, 2009 11:41:00 PM

    I love your porcelain collections. My Mum won't even let me touch them. :P

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

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  2. MonicaSaturday, July 25, 2009 12:31:00 AM

    oh displayed tea set in the corner of the home would bring good luck and happiness? i didnt know that ;)

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  3. CarverSaturday, July 25, 2009 12:40:00 AM

    You have beautiful china. Great shots for the theme.

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  4. MetzSaturday, July 25, 2009 12:45:00 AM

    Hi,

    Dropping by to catch on my reading here :) Hope you have a great weekend ahead :) xoxo

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  5. AnnieSaturday, July 25, 2009 12:59:00 AM

    These are so beautiful! What a wonderful tradition to start a marriage with such beautiful utensils.

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  6. AyieSaturday, July 25, 2009 1:08:00 AM

    Hi Ramblings!!

    Those are beautiful collections and thanks for sharing the meaning of dragon and phoenix!

    Happy weekend! hugs!

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  7. Photo CacheSaturday, July 25, 2009 2:29:00 AM

    I love learning the chinese traditions. And what lovely collection of utensils you have.

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  8. jams o donnellSaturday, July 25, 2009 4:24:00 AM

    That's such beautiful china. Great takne on this week's theme!

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  9. Liz HindsSaturday, July 25, 2009 5:02:00 AM

    Lovely dishes. I'm off to a wedding tomorrow _ I should take a dragon with me?

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  10. TekkausSaturday, July 25, 2009 6:34:00 AM

    Aww....so this week Photohunt is Utensils huh! So you actually have these utensils displayed all the time? I have a set which is similar to yours too. But...it's not mine lar. It belongs to my parents. :D

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  11. TekkausSaturday, July 25, 2009 6:35:00 AM

    About the blue willow untensils, I believe I have those too. Ha :D It has been passed down from my forefathers too. It seems that our ancestors like to pass down their plates and bowls.

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  12. TekkausSaturday, July 25, 2009 6:35:00 AM

    Anyway happy weekend LR! :D

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  13. AnonymousSaturday, July 25, 2009 8:20:00 AM

    My family used to keep some of those old chinese crockery sets that you can only find in old chinese shops these days. Now, I don't know where they have all gone to...perhaps thrown away.

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  14. julieSaturday, July 25, 2009 10:06:00 AM

    Wow, porcelain utensils are nice to have :)

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  15. YTSLSaturday, July 25, 2009 10:34:00 AM

    Wow, great porcelain you've got there! :)

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  16. marcia@joyismygoalSaturday, July 25, 2009 12:43:00 PM

    so pretty and how nice t have the history

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  17. eastcoastlifeSaturday, July 25, 2009 2:47:00 PM

    I have a set of the same wedding teapot and cups. It will be kept for my son. :)

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  18. carylSaturday, July 25, 2009 3:21:00 PM

    pretty collection :)

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  19. SASSY MOMSaturday, July 25, 2009 3:41:00 PM

    Lovely China collection.

    Happy weekend!

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  20. jmbSaturday, July 25, 2009 3:57:00 PM

    Wonderful china. The willow pattern is a great favourite with everyone.

    Happy weekend.

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  21. mariposaSaturday, July 25, 2009 4:30:00 PM

    Love your utensils! Thanks for sharing. :)


    Mariposa's PhotoHunt

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  22. MariucaSaturday, July 25, 2009 4:58:00 PM

    I wish you luck and happiness then LR. That's a lovely tea set!

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  23. MariucaSaturday, July 25, 2009 4:58:00 PM

    Have a great weekend with hubby and the kids. :)

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  24. upto6onlySaturday, July 25, 2009 7:44:00 PM

    beautiful collection of chinawares.

    mine is up too

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  25. GattinaSaturday, July 25, 2009 10:04:00 PM

    Wonderful plates and bowls. I love this style and colors.

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  26. renayeSaturday, July 25, 2009 11:56:00 PM

    well.. i wonder if those baba nyonya are still keeping their china from their ancestors!

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  27. DoraSunday, July 26, 2009 5:55:00 PM

    Precious stuff to be passed on to the future generations!

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  28. GabrielSunday, July 26, 2009 8:14:00 PM

    Loved the pictures!

    My PH post: here

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  29. OrdinaryBiscuitSunday, July 26, 2009 9:50:00 PM

    Those are nice Chinaware. So elegant, thank you for sharing

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  30. AnonymousMonday, July 27, 2009 3:38:00 AM

    The tea set is beautiful.

    Thanks for stopping by my PH.

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  31. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingMonday, July 27, 2009 11:46:00 AM

    I'm reminded of the Chinese tea cup set I used for my wedding. I wonder why I left them...... *gulpz*

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