A silk tapestry of "Magu Offering Longevity" created by Huasanchuan and manufactured by the Hangzhou Silk Tapestry Factory.

This is a silk tapestry of Magu Offering Longevity created by Hua Sanchuan and manufactured by the Hangzhou Silk Tapestry Factory. It is a piece of arts and crafts with both collection and folk value. The specific background and characteristics are as follows:

1. Cultural Connotation of the Subject Matter
Magu is a goddess of longevity in Taoist mythology. According to legend, she has witnessed the transformation of the seas into mulberry fields three times and is said to present longevity wine to the Queen Mother of the West every year on the third day of the third lunar month. Magu Offering Longevity is a classic theme for traditional Chinese celebrations of longevity, often used in folk scenes, especially for celebrating women.

2. Artist and Production Background
This painting was created by the renowned painter Hua Sanchuan. The image of Magu under his brush is serene and dignified, combined with elements such as a hundred cranes, immortal peaches, and lingzhi mushrooms, making it a representative work of his beautiful women paintings. In 1980-1981, related calendars and silk tapestries of Magu Offering Longevity were mass-produced, becoming a piece of arts and crafts with the characteristics of the era.

3. Craftsmanship and Value
This work is a Hangzhou silk tapestry. Hangzhou brocade is counted among the four famous Chinese silk brocades, alongside Shu brocade, Song brocade, and Yun brocade.