Desert Mirage Sandpainting Ornament

China’s desert is a vast expanse of land located in northwest China, covering an area of approximately 400,000 square kilometers . The climate in this region is dry and cold, with little precipitation and sparse vegetation . The desert is home to many sand dunes, Gobi deserts, salt lakes, and oases, which together form a unique natural landscape . The desert is a shining pearl of China and a wonder of the world .

The product design inspiration of this desert sandpainting decoration comes from the yellow sand desert scene at the edge of the ancient city wall in Dunhuang. The flowing sand inside is like desert sand flowing in the wind, giving people a vast and mysterious feeling. The round frame is made of walnut wood, and the base is carved from solid wood to form the gate at the edge of the city wall. Lifelike, the desert, Gobi, and mountains complement each other, forming a magnificent and mysterious picture.

• Material: walnut / beech / glass
• Dimensions: 27.5cm (H) x 25.5cm (W) x 4.6 (D) /  10.83″ x 10.04″ x 1.81″
• Package: gift box

The desert has a rich history and was once an important passage along the ancient Silk Road, intersecting with multiple ethnic groups and cultures . It is inhabited by many ethnic groups such as Han, Uyghur, Mongolian, and Kazakh, each with their own languages, religions, customs, and arts .

The northwest region of China is an important frontier and one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture. It is home to vast deserts, the surging Yellow River, the lofty Qilian Mountains, and rich mineral resources . The scenery here is both majestic and tragic, full of life and full of challenges.
Wang Wei, a famous Tang Dynasty poet, vividly described the magnificent scenery of the northwest frontier in his poem “Envoy to the Fortress” . He wrote, “The desert is solitary and the smoke is straight, the sun is setting over the long river” . This line beautifully captures the essence of the region’s natural beauty and has become a symbol of the area’s cultural heritage.
When we read this poem today, we can not only appreciate its beauty but also feel the profound heritage of Chinese culture and the great spirit of the nation .