Seal 義 [yì] = Loyalty

This carved ideogram contains some of the richest and best-known traditions of Chinese graphic art: the art of the seal, calligraphy, folkloric paper decoupage and so on. Hanging on the wall, hanging from the ceiling or placed against the glass against the light, this simple decorative object wants to bring you an aura of exotic poetry, benevolence and a positive wish.

The ideogram 義 [yì] is composed of 羊 [yáng] sheep and 我 [wŏ] me, me.義 has a rather broad meaning and includes values ​​such as justice, honesty, fidelity and trustworthiness. According to Chinese tradition, the sheep is obedient and its meat nourishing. For these characteristics, the sheep was considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The union of 我 and 羊 can be interpreted, literally with the meaning of “I am a sheep”, figuratively as “I am part of the flock”. This means that it is possible to make sacrifices in the name of righteousness, similar to the sacrifice of the sheep in honor of the gods. The Chinese character 義 reminds people of the right behavior they should have in a group.