The trip has been so busy, so filled with activities, we simply have not had time to do one of the things we really wanted to do in China… get some pieces of art to hang over our bed at home.
So, we carved out some time this morning to go to this huge antique/art market in Chengdu. I believe it is called the Wengshungwufeimupowhuy market, but I may be pronouncing that wrong.
It was a totally genuine market, full of Chengdu locals. I am certain we were the only English speakers among the more than 500 stalls of merchants and all the people strolling through the market. Communications were often a real problem, especially because Chinese art tends to be vertical (up and down) but Kathy and I were looking for something more horizontal. Try conveying that to a Chinese person who does not speak a word of English!
I would love to show you tons of pictures of Kathy and me looking at various pieces of art and haggling with local merchants, but I got so wrapped up in finding just the right thing, I completely forgot to take photos. By the way, we were joined on our art market excursion by fellow brave souls Betty, Ann, Arthur, Lorna, Carol, Elizabeth, and Pam. It was an amazing experience – a real genuine Chinese one – and I think everyone got some nice memories and mementos.
Here are pics of the two pieces we ended up buying. Now we just have to figure out which to put over the bed ;)
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