What does the red S shaped in the borders of pictures signify

[sun888_99]

Dear cecil,
In the photo tour of interest in the murals pictures there is a red S shaped in the borders or surroundings of the pictures. What does it signify. I have seen it in paintings and also in some chinese greeting cards. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
This S shaped border is common in Chinese architecture design or in Chinese restaurants.
When I have the time, will post graphic images of quite alot of standard `auspicious' Chinese borders.
Some of these borders have a significance, they are in an `eternal' loop i.e. there is no `break' in the pattern but if one follows the lines, it will continuously (be joined together). This implies eternity.
Furthermore, the S shaped pattern is `rounded' and not pointed like a triangle which may cause Sha Qi or poison arrows
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/24/00 12:39:15 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
In the photo tour of interest
in the murals pictures there
is a red S shaped in the
borders or surroundings of the
pictures. What does it
signify. I have seen it in
paintings and also in some
chinese greeting cards.
Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
I have posted a series of auspicious Chinese borders (patterns).
These can be found under the conference: Photo Tours with Interest.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/24/00 12:39:15 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
In the photo tour of interest
in the murals pictures there
is a red S shaped in the
borders or surroundings of the
pictures. What does it
signify. I have seen it in
paintings and also in some
chinese greeting cards.
Thanks.