Chinese Oriental Theme Props for Hire for Events and Parties

	FEATURE ITEM Dragon Dance Costume / Prop This spectacular original costume from China is a huge 60ft+ long. It stands on 10 off .. 6-8ft static floor mounted/weighted poles enabling it to dance around the heads of guests or wrap itself around the venue or your product . Weave it in amongst tables, guests seated can still see underneath. The head is 4ft x 4ft x 3ft 6". This certainly makes a stunning centrepiece for your theme. Generally for indoor use only. Head available as seperate item Also see our new smaller 12ft dragon .. scroll down
	FEATURE ITEM Lion Dance Costume.. Display Item Full size ( 2 acrobat) spectacular 'Northern' Lion Dance costume with an adjustable internal supporting frame to allow it to be used as a display item. Hand made in traditional way by Chinese craftsman and imported by ourselves. Lion stands on a plinth to give it movement . great as a centrepiece as it can be viewed from all sides. 8ft High as shown x 6ft length x 3ft width We also do Lion Dances as a performance with our amazing Chinese Acrobats .. to CD or with live music ... see 'entertainers' scroll down
	Lanterns We have dozens of these. All beautifully decorated with traditional gold and yellow tassels. All have a hook on the top for easy fixing or hanging and are very lightweight. Chinese lanterns are to be seen from the outside as decoration and are not traditionally illuminated from within. From L-R 24" Dia 10"Dia,14"Dia, 2"Dia (withLED lightsinside), 14"Dia
	Large Chinese Lanterns Huge 36" diameter 'Silky' traditional chinese lanterns in red and gold for hire. Make a stunning centrepiece. Like all our lanterns are easy to hang and are lightweight. These lanterns because of their diameter can be supplied with internal lighting, both mains or LED Sorry only 4 off currently available More available (3 weeks notice required)
	FEATURE ITEM Rickshaw Chinese styled hand pulled antique Rickshaw (full size) for hire, prop for outside (or sometimes inside) your event. Approx 4ft width x 10ft length x 8ft height. In working order but not recommended for transporting guests. Makes a great background item and photo backdrop
	FEATURE ITEM Terracotta Warriors 1.6 M High 1.6M high Terracotta Warrior .. hand made by artisans in China as a 90% size detailed replica of the originals... using exactly the same manufacturing techinques. Placed on its 20cm high plinth (not shown in picture) it is at eye-eye level. The plinth extends slightly at the front and includes 2 off 50watt Halogen uplighters 2 in stock ... more available (2 weeks notice) . Material: Pottery Weight: 110Kg EACH
	Silky Lanterns Silk type fabric stretched on a more substantial frame, this is the preferred unit if you want to light your lanterns from inside. L-R .. 24" Dia --- 9"Dia --- 16" Dia ..All have a simple 'hanger' hook on the top for easy hanging
	Palace Lanterns Iron Lanterns & Mini Lanterns Elegant 16 inch diameter x 24" height hand-painted glass/wood palace lantern. (landscapes design on glass). Simple hanging hook with low wattage internal illumination if required. 2 off currently in stock, more available Also shown: traditional 12" wire and fabric lamp, with battery LED lighting incorporated if required 2 off currently in stock, more available 2" dia x 4" body mini lantern with built in LED lighting 8 off currently in stock, more available including larger sizes
	Bamboo Entrance Feature / Colums These are 8ft high (to fit any room height) and 20" x 20" cross section . Can be used with or without the 12ft long jointing section to create an arch. Shown here with small hanging lanterns and bamboo plant within each. Easily adaptable for fixing, hanging or using with a wide variety of our other props for maximum effect (Foo Dogs, Hanging message scrolls etc) Useful at an entrance or as a feature in locations like stage, food service area etc. 2 colums 1 centre piece (if required)
	Giant Sized Gong Call them to Dinner or get their attention with this 1.8M high Gong. Beautifully decorated and with an orchestral quality 26" Tam Tam Gong and beater. Its real, its Loud !
	Parasols Beautiful hand decrated Bamboo and Paper parasols in a variety of colour ways. 1M diameter for floor decoration or light enough to hang Lots Available Pastel coloured parasols 0.8M diam for floor, table or light enough to hang decoration. Big selection of pastel shades Lots available
	Foo Dogs Statues LARGE ! Total weight 50Kg (without plinths) Pair (left and right) of large 55cm high and heavy beautifully detailed and ornate Foo Dogs .. traditional guardians of the temple. ideal for the entrance to your event. Shown here without plinths Plinths in Black and Gold 1M x 40cm x 50cm size (picture coming soon) see also next item
	Foo Dogs Statues Smaller Traditional temple guardians. These 2 beautiful Foo dogs are 18" high x 11" deep by 8" wide. Look fantastic on the bar or top table or can be supplied on 36" high black, red and gold plinths to guard the entrance to your event. Available with bamboo plants (6ft for extra height and impact)
	Lion Carried Scrolls Traditional Scrolls, presented in a traditional way from Lion Heads mounted on top of decorated pillars. The Scrolls are silk (58" x 18") with Gold embroidered and appliqued traditional messages ... Happy New Year and 'Rise Step by Step'. They hang from the mouths of Lion Heads 18" in diameter mounted on top of 6ft self supporting posts . 2 off Lion Heads and Scrolls available as individual items
	Costumes Selection of costumes.. Left to Right embroidered jacket, japanese 'Happi' jacket (rear shown), embroidered Kimono and printed Kimono .
	Shoji Screens. Traditional 'Oriental Screens' ideal for all sorts of purposes 6ft height by 4 panel Shoji Screens. Black framing and white opaque 'paper' insert 6 off currently in stock ... more coming very soon
	Screens (Black Laquer) Ornate Black laquered screens for hire. 6ft high x 4 panels of 18" width. Heavy 'shell' surface (3D) decoration on one side, gold painted figuring on reverse. Brass feet and fittings Weight 30kgs each 2 off currently in stock .. more available
	Oriental Themed Sideshows 8ft x 8ft x 8ft themed and decorated sideshows .. with a variety of game options to go inside. With fun prizes and costumed staff Run of 3 sideshows currently available, as shown Hook a Duck
	Bamboo Bird Cage Bamboo Bird Cage with 2 Red and Pink Finches. 20" high by 14" x 14". Can be stood on a table or hung, Very effective, very traditional
	Host / Compere Costume Chinese Mandarin Dynasty Costume for a Nobleman in full attire. Hand made in China and 100% authentic.... looks stunning. Sized to fit most people this is the item for the master of ceremonies to wear. Many other special (opera)costumes available (4 weeks notice required )
	Large Fans on Stands 60" Diameter hand painted 'Gold' reflective fans. Mounted atop free standing 60" high stands so the fans are at head height. With just a 12" deep footprint and heavy flat bases are ideal for placing along corridors and walls as well a feature items in their own right. Each Fan has a slightly different design in Gold 6 off available 84 " high, 50" width 12" depth
	Free Standing Appliqued Drapes 2 off free standing red 'silk' drapes 7ft high x 30" wide with 'appliqued message in silver. Footprint 30" x 12" .. 2 off ..
	Large Buddah Statues on Plinths Standing Buddha holding a pearl in each hand. Made of coloured resin with a weighted base - 33" high - 25kgs weight each Very dramatic and impressive feature item This pair of Statues, can be supplied on plinths, tables or your own fixtures/locations (also available singly)
	Giant Fans 2 off stunning 3.8M dia floor standing Fans, Hand painted (see the uplighter for scale)
	Giant Dragon and Lion Dance Flags 72" traditional ornate embroidered flags on poles (20 feet) ... on a free standing supporting stand .. or loose. For thousands of years, flags and banners were used to signal troops and to announce the presence of generals. Flags add the color, pomp and circumstance important occasions warrant . 2 Flags in different colourways ... more available
	Lion Dance Troupe Banner 26 inches diameter by 38" Drop these are beautifully heavy embroidered traditional banners used as part of the parade. Presented here on free standing floor mounted poles 8ft high ... ideal as focal points within the centre as they are to be viewed from 360 degrees 2 off available
	Dragon Dance Costume (3 person) Colourful genuine (made in China by traditional craftsmen)12ft long 3 person Dragon Dance costume. Available as free standing prop (also see large Dragon above) , also rigged for hanging with 3 wires. This Costume is also available for Theatre/Dance companies and schools to hire for productions and events ... please call for details
	Chinese 'National' Flags Chinese flags on 8ft poles, with gold finials, on self supporting stands 2 off
	Bamboo Barriers 6ft long by 9" high 6 off available, ideal for path edging and low level barriers/surrounds 6 off available
	Bamboo Screens 6ft wide x 7ft high bamboo screens on metal frames on wheels, Ideal for screening those awkward corners. Each with graphic and a coolie hat included FEATURE ITEM Lion Dance Costume.. Display Item Full size ( 2 acrobat) spectacular 'Northern' Lion Dance costume with an adjustable internal supporting frame to allow it to be used as a display item. Lion stands on a plinth to give it movement . great as a centrepiece as it can be viewed from all sides. we also do Lion Dances as a performance with our amazing Chinese Acrobats .. to CD or with live music 2 off
	Terracotta Warriors Artefacts Collection From China.. craftsman made scaled down reproductions of items being displayed at the British Museum. Ideal for Bar and Food service area decoration as well as table centres Group of 5 figures 7 " High Terracotta Horse 7 " high x 9 " long Bronzed Terracotta warriors 2 off x 14" high

	Hanging Scrolls (Painted) Ornate beautifully hand painted15" wide x 36" long hanging scrolls... Several 'pairs' available. Also many other scrolls in Red and Gold available ... as shown here on door surround
	Hanging Scrolls (Red/Gold) Left: ..... 3ft length x 18" Width ..Heavily embossed 2 off Right: .... 4ft length x 9"width .. slightly less heavily embossed 4 off
	Table Centres LARGE Gold Laughing Chinese Buddah character. 10" high and just over 12" dia at base (Heavy) Presented on a 13" dia black mat ... big bold and fun as a centrepiece or singly for other decorative use 17 currently available
	Table Centres Fan 30cm Radius Fan, with stand. 100Fu Design, in Black or Red. Available as a Table Centre, presented if required on black 13" dia disc (as for Buddah) This is an exceptionally low cost table centre at less than £4.00 (hire)
	Lion / Unicorn Head These beautifully made heads are about 16" diameter and come with a 36" 'tail'. Used in China for decoration or by children to do the Lion dance they make a great decorative item
	Tulip Lanterns We like to hang these from 22ft long arched poles, enabling us to get them over the guests and add height where usual overhead hanging is not possible. 15" dia x 24" depth in 2 colour choices. 6 Arching pole sets available.
	Free Standing Appliqued Drapes 2 off free standing red 'silk' drapes 8ft+ high x 44 " wide with 'appliqued message in Gold Footprint 44" " x 12" .. 2 off ..
	Bamboo Plants (Artificial) 6ft high, quality artificial bamboo plants in Black pots 6 off in stock ... more available
	Decorative Chinese Kites Traditional highly decorative 'Weifang' hand painted silk on bamboo kites. Can be wall hung or rigged to be flown overhead (very light of course !) make a great original decoration for big and small venues. As shown here 36" x 36" Butterfly and Phoenix
	Decorative Chinese Kites ( LARGE ) Large 73" Width x 64" Height original by Mr Ha Qi Yi Large highly decorative hand painted silk on bamboo kites. Can be wall hung or rigged to be flown overhead (very light of course !) make a great original decoration for big and small venues.
	TableTop Fans and Decoration - A selection of 18" (approx) diameter fans on stands, various designs for decoration 10off .. more available - Circular Palace Fans on stands (22cm dia) 10off .. more available - Luck Cats (pairs) 6 off (pairs) .. more available
	Toys for the Table Top Large Fist sized Lion Head 2 bobbing Head Lions more items to come
	Drapes Set of 5 drapes in the form of scrolls in silk type material. To be used as a backdrop or a single unit. Lightweight and usually hung from T bar lighting stands. Lengths from 4.5M down to 2M.... width 2M. The centre panel has a 'chinese greeting' appliqued to it. Usually supplied with uplighters for maximum effect . The centre panel can be 'shortened' if required to suit lower ceilings and used as a single piece.
	Table Favours Fantastic low cost table favours Dragons with bodies that extend to 12" and a pearl in their mouth. Beautiful Wooden and Paper decorated Fans (many designs) 9-12" diameter. Lacquered Chopsticks, Jade Charms ... many designs All Ideal Table decoration/guest Favours. Guide prices from 90p each (according to quantity)
	Fortune Cookies Fortune Cookies, individually wrapped. Can be customised in many ways, printed wrappers and messages inside (minimum quantities may apply)
	Incense Burners A great low cost way to add real 'atmosphere' to your event Incense Ashtrays for every table, same shape but different designs. For use with shorter incense sticks Also limited quantities of larger brass burners (with sand) for long incense sticks A large selection of different 'smells of incense
	Hanging Ornaments 36" long hanging heavily embroidered message panels with tassels 4 off in stock ... more available
	Sideboard Fans 60" diameter hand painted ornamental fans on lacquered stands. Ideal for side tables, service tables or as shown Various designs and colourways 8 off currently in stock ... more available
	Coolie Hats 24" dia traditional 'Coolie' Hats
	Hanging Message Scrolls Silk with Gold applique script. Black and gold bars top and boottom with ornate braid for hanging 48" x 15" Happy New Year Message .. 2 0ff Other Messages .. 2 0ff
	Fabric Pieces 6 squares of heavily embroidered material each 1M x 1M Other pieces of various fabrics and drapes, in various material types available. please check with us direct
	Snappy Dragon Huge fun for the kids (sorry ONLY the kids) with this 35ft long x 15ft high Dragon inflatable. Its mouth opens and closes, eating up the children who escape by running thro the body and sliding out the back.
	Zen Gardening A touch of the Orient with this stunning stylish new party and event activity where guests get to try their hand at the ancient Japanese art of ‘Zen gardens’. Beautifully presented with elegant equipment and setting this feature is fun, educational and easy to participate in whether at a hot hot party or the most sophisticated black tie reception. Zen gardens are as easy as raking sand and dropping in a few rocks, simply sand play for adults ! ... or maybe not. Its challenging to get it to look ‘right’ and a costumed ‘gardener’ is on hand to explain the meaning of all the patterns and positioning of rocks and stones as participants battle for the correct effect. It is the patterns evolving from the contemplative mind that provide the most serene lanscapes. Experiment meditate and enjoy

ENTERTAINERS SECTION
	Lion Dance Traditional Lion Dance with 2 highly trained chinese acrobats inside. With fantastic music (Live or recorded) their 10 minute routines get everybodies attention. As entertainment goes for a Chinese themed event this is the place to start . Will usually do 2 off routines during an evening dinner or function plus 'meet and greet'.
	Muscians (Traditional) Add some live traditional music to your event, background, during a reception or to accompany a Lion Dance or other performance. We can supply from one to a dozen highly accomplished performers.
	Circus Details and pictures coming soon, call for details in meantime
	Origami Instead of table hopping magic have table hopping Origami instead. A mixture of demonstration to 'have a go' and a 'favour' for guests to take home (such as Panda shown here). Presented by the Uk's master origamist with style and flair
	Oriental Illusionists Spectacular 'Oriental themed' Illusionists performance from a world class act that headline everywhere. 30 minutes of the most amazing magic to spell bind your guests with big box illusions, music, flair ,lots of laughs and even a stunning levitation. There are no special staging requirements for this act ... Highly reccommended
	Walking, Talking, Living Tables A unique meet and greet addition for your event. Mysterious and timeless beauties. Walkabout and meet and greet entertainment or even as part of a stage show. Ideal for bringing to your event a touch of Chinese culture. Designed to come along with their own oriental sounds that have been installed in the costume if so desired. Also available, 'Gisha Girls' Living Tables
	Chinese Acrobats Foot Juggling (shown), Balancing, Diablo are just some of a range of traditional Chinese Circus skills. Most artists will do 2 performances of different skills during your function. Most guests will never have seen these unique skills Individual artists will usually do 2 performance of seperate skills
	Face Changer Biàn Lian; literally "Face-Changing" is an ancient Chinese dramatic art that is part of the more general Sichuan Opera . Performers wear brightly colored costumes and move to quick, dramatic music. They also wear vividly colored masks which they change within a fraction of a second This is a very rare and traditional art of which there are very few exponents worldwide. This is a unique act your guests will not have seen before !

	Sumo Great fun to don the outrageous padded costumes for your own bout on the padded ring under the watchful eye of the referee. Probably even more fun as a spectator sport for thoe watching !
	Temporary Tattoos A 'souvenir' to take home and impress your friends Traditional designs, symbols and messages. Temporary Tattoos can be washed off quickly or with a little care will usually last up to 3 days