Handmad Lot of 4 New Bamboo Leaf Bookmark Free Ship BB5 Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 9.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 14.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Tibet See more about 'Handmad Lot of 4 New Bamboo Leaf Bookmark Free Ship BB5' Description qloldsheep Store One sideOther sideSize: 4 x 17 Cm / bookmark     The Bamboo plant has long been used as food, decoration, and construction material in most of Asia. In China, it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and is often cultivated for ornamental purposes, such as the creation of these bamboo leaf bookmarks.     Each Bamboo leaf bookmark is constructed from a whole piece of leaf sealed and preserved along with a decorative backing printed with Chinese or Buddhist philosophical passages in Calligraphy form.     The special Bamboo leaves used in these bookmarks were painstakingly hand picked for their height and width from the forests of East Asia. The harvesting of these leaves is perfectly timed to catch them at their fullest bloom but before they begin to wither.     The face of these bookmarks feature traditional Chinese Artwork of a style thats been around for thousands of years. Unlike European art, Chinese art focuses on form and modeling that captures emotion or atmosphere, expressing the rhythm of life. On the front of each bookmark there is a small poem or introduction written in Calligraphy, another art form practiced in China for thousands of years.      These bookmarks feature several famouse 4 Greatest Beauties in Chinese history: Zhao Jun (昭君）, Concubine Yang （杨贵妃）, Xi Zi （西施）, Diao Chan （貂禅）. Payment designation:       Only paypal. Paypal is the fastest way to receive merchandise Shipment:       1: Registered Air: (Normal arrival within 15-20 business days)        Shipping cost :   Free  !!!     We ship the item form Tibet China within 48 hours after the payment cleared, but the international freight is rather unstable, the shipment usually takes 15-20 business days. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!