Peking Opera Masks

　　Peking Opera has a more than 200-year history and is the national opera of China. It is popular among Chinese and people of other nationalities alike for its dramatic presentation of Chinese culture and history. Facial painting plays an important role in Peking Opera; it is used as a means to denote characters. For instance, a red face usually depicts the individual?valor, integrity and loyalty; a white face illustrates the figure's wickedness, deceitfulness and cunning; a green face reveals surly obstinacy, rashness and lack of self-control. In addition, the pattern of the facial painting tells a lot about the character. Our Peking Opera masks cover many important figures in Chinese history and fiction. There is a story behind each character. The beautiful facial painting and exquisite costume of each individual will add a sense of culture to your home. Painstakingly handpainted, these masks open the door of understanding of this high art form by enabling you to lean about the character that wears the mask in the opera itself.