Blossom peony

The peony, also known as (fuguihua) "flower of riches and honour" , is one of the smallest living creature national emblems in China. The peony is usually patterned on Qipao, not only because of its splendid blooms but also its mysterious connection with the renowned Chinese ancient Beauty Xi Shi. Xi Shi sacrificed herself for her beloved Yue people, who finally turned their back on her and discarded her cruelly. There is a similarity between peony and Xi shi, the same holy, brave and sympathetic beauty. The peony ranks a unique place in all flora, just like Xi Shi in all ancient belles. As a famous peot in Dang Dynasty, Bi Juyi, put it, only Xi Shi deserves the crown of Beauty, and peony of flora. When a women wear peony Qipao, doesn’t it have a feeling of irreplaceable sense of beauty?