The Palace Museum's cultural creative brand has actually launched mooncakes, with brocade box packaging incorporating elements of national treasures
With the hit broadcast of "Story of Yanxi Palace," the palace style has once again swept through the streets and alleys.
Besides the dramatic plot twists, the exquisite costumes of the imperial consorts and noble ladies in the drama are also astonishing.
"Story of Yanxi Palace" stills
It is said that in the drama alone, a single costume for the empress cost 400,000, and the scenes and costumes for the entire drama cost over 100 million yuan.
This elegant and refined trend has brought the aesthetic of Qing dynasty costumes deeply into people's hearts.
Tailor-made for each actor
As the last feudal dynasty, the Qing dynasty was alsothe peak period of traditional costume culture development。
Guided by the cultural principle that "every pattern must carry meaning, and every meaning must be auspicious," Qing dynasty palace costumes featured rich patterns and intricate craftsmanship, revealing beauty in every detail.
Although we now have no chance to personally witness the charm of these artworks, here is a Mid-Autumn gift from the imperial palace,that takes you back in time in an instant to experience the rich palace style.
The Palace Museum has released mooncakes
Palace Museum Food | The Emperor's Heart
Inspired by the auspicious ceremonial robes of the Qing palace
Presenting brocade box mooncakes full of royal sophistication
With palace charm and literati landscapes to nourish body and mind
The brocade boxes come in 4 themes
Each one is as exquisite as Qing palace costumes
Every image and painting carries auspicious meaning
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Peony and Pheasant Scroll
"Peony"
On a beige silk ground, a pair of brilliantly feathered pheasants is embroidered
at play among blooming peonies and babbling brooks in a mountain ravine
The coloring is both rich and elegant
Amid grandeur and luxury, one enjoys the untamed charm of serene emptiness
A rare imperial masterpiece
Lan Ying's Album of Clear Contemplation
"Landscape"
"Below Rouge Ridge, golden banners are offered; at dusk, bells and chimes pass through traces of rain."
Under the ink brush of late Ming painter Lan Ying
bright colors dot and dye infinitely splendid scenery
Purifying the mind and contemplating the Way, appreciating landscape paintings to wash away the dust of the heart
Entering a state of calm and selflessness
Peony and Ribbon-Tailed Bird Scroll
"Golden Luan"
Peonies and ribbon-tailed birds symbolize wealth and longevity respectively
Conveying the auspicious meaning of "prolonging life and extending years"
The embroidery from light to deep creates a smooth and elegant luster
Making the subjects more textured
The composition is well-spaced and the color tone is elegant
Gazing quietly at the brocade box, one can see a splendid chapter of artistry like ink wash diffusion
Polychrome Painted Eight Roundels of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum
"Four Seasons"
The imperial consorts' auspicious robes with polychrome painted eight roundels of plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum patterns
Rich in coloring and harmonious in shading
The depicted plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, the "Four Gentlemen"
Symbolize the noble character of purity and detachment in traditional Chinese culture
In appreciating the brocade box
One perceives a personality realm free from vulgarity
The sides of the brocade box use metal relief craftsmanship
Presenting "Lan Ying's Album of Clear Contemplation" in three dimensions
Beauty overflows from every detail
Crafting a reunion gift with artisan spirit
Placed within the magnificent brocade box
are handmade mooncakes crafted with dedication by two master pastry chefs
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Guo Rongjin
Renowned Chinese food creation master
Guo Rongjin excels at creating both Chinese and Western delicacies
His creations are deeply favored by former US President Clinton
Former Japanese Prime Ministers Yasuo Fukuda and Yukio Hatoyama
also praise his pineapple cakes and mooncakes without end
Yip Yun-fat
Original creator of the first-generation Hong Kong, China Peninsula custard mooncake
1987
The Peninsula custard mooncake developed by Yip Yun-fat
has an exceptionally delicate texture, full of creamy aroma
Delicious beyond description
Any mooncake that passes through his hands sells out every year
A total of six selected fillings
Every bite is rich with filling aroma
Letting you taste the natural flavor of carefully selected ingredients
Moutai Five-Kernel Mooncake:"Shimen walnuts are treasures of the world" premium walnuts, the national essence Feitian Moutai liquor, with silky wine aroma as pure as an orchid
Chenpi Red Bean Paste Mooncake:The refreshing fragrance of chenpi, the mellow sweetness of red beans
Hawthorn and Red Date Mooncake:Shandong Qingzhou hawthorn plus Hebei Cangzhou golden silk jujubes, unforgettable in one bite
Coconut Mooncake:Imported coconut shreds from the Philippines, rich coconut fragrance
Honey Crust, Camellia Oil, Salted Egg Yolk and Lotus Seed Paste:The ancient imperial tribute "Three-Inch Lotus," cooked into coconut paste
Flaky Custard Mooncake:The exclusive secret recipe of Master Yip Yun-fat, founder of The Peninsula custard mooncake, with carefully selected ingredients
After the mooncakes are eaten
Remove the paper packaging
It can also hold cosmetics, stationery, and more
Its appearance instantly outshines other storage boxes
Such a uniquely styled reunion gift
Lets you, while admiring the bright moon overhead
also, from these uniquely crafted small details
feel more of life's little joys
Click the image below to purchase
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