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"Family Harmony, Flourishing Life" (家和业兴) — Original Chinese Calligraphy by Yehenara Yulin
An original hand-brushed calligraphy work presenting the cherished Chinese blessing 家和业兴 — "When the family is in harmony, all ventures flourish." Drawn from centuries of Chinese household wisdom, it is the classic wish for a thriving home: harmony under one roof as the foundation of success in work and life. A meaningful gift for weddings, housewarmings, and new beginnings — or a daily reminder on your own wall.
This listing is for the exact one-of-a-kind original artwork shown in the photos. Every brushstroke is written by hand in traditional ink on authentic xuan paper. It is not a print, reproduction, digital artwork, or AI-generated image, and no duplicate will ever be created.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Yehenara Yulin (叶赫那拉·煜麟)
- Title: Family Harmony, Flourishing Life (家和业兴)
- Medium: original hand-brushed ink on handmade xuan paper
- Size: 68 × 68 cm (26.8 × 26.8 in) — classic doufang square format, a striking centerpiece for entryway, living room, or dining room
- Hand signed, with the artist's original red seals
- One of a kind (OOAK) — the exact piece photographed
- Ships unframed (artwork only); framed scene photos are for display inspiration
About the Artist
Yehenara Yulin is one of the last practicing masters of Manchu calligraphy — the script of China's Qing emperors, mastered today by fewer than a hundred people worldwide — and one of the very few living artists who can also write Jurchen, its medieval ancestor. A fifth-generation descendant of Empress Dowager Cixi's natal Yehenara clan, he is a member of the China Calligraphers Association and a guest professor at Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts & Design. His works have set personal sale records in China, are held in the permanent collection of the China Painting and Calligraphy Academy, have been broadcast on CCTV, and have been exhibited in Macau. Every piece is brushed, signed, and sealed by the artist personally, and ships direct from his studio in Houston, Texas.
About Xuan Paper
This work is created on traditional handmade Chinese xuan paper (宣纸). Natural surface wrinkles, gentle undulations, and minor texture marks are inherent characteristics of handmade xuan paper — not defects. Traditional wet-mounting (装裱) or long-term flat pressing renders the surface completely smooth. By purchasing, you acknowledge these natural paper characteristics.
Shipping
Ships flat and well-protected from Houston, Texas, USA. Free shipping within the US. Combined shipping discounts available — message us before paying for multiple items. International orders via International Shipping.
Returns & Service
Questions about the characters, their meaning, or extra close-up photos? Message us — we love sharing the story behind the work. If anything is wrong with your order, contact us before opening a case and we will make it right.
Custom commissions welcome — a word, name, or blessing in Manchu or Jurchen script, made just for you. Message me anytime.
