{"title":"DRAGON GATE DESIGNS","description":"\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"dg-landscape.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/0597\/2665\/files\/dg-landscape.jpg?v=1785761556\" alt=\"dg-landscape.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003eThe very first tea tray was a collaboration of our friends Azalyne and Aurelius of Astral Chrysalis Designs, Jesse and myself. A\u0026amp;A had the vision and the laser engraver, Jesse had the wood working skills and I had the art to contribute. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a roundabout way, the art we used on that first piece was the ‘metamorsafish' I drew after a transformational journey that led me to learn about a Japanese legend, a mythological story about a koi fish who swims upstream and, against all odds, eventually reaches Dragon Gate, where it transforms into its higher self ~ a dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDragon Gate Designs was born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p2\"\u003eAs Jesse has been too busy building our home and working on various and ongoing building projects and touring and working musically as a multi-instrumentalist and home recording engineer, he had to put this project on the back-burner even with the ongoing interest. There are only so many hours in the day... \u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003eBut it looks like he came back out of the gate ~ The Dragon Gate.\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003eAll these pieces are available for pickup in the Nevada City area or can be purchased on Jesse's ETSY site. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/DragonGateDesigns\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/DragonGateDesigns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-resin-roots-tray","title":"The Resin Roots Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea tray is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, ready to find its perfect match in the world. Crafted from rich walnut wood, it features a stunning blend of natural beauty and artisan detail. The tray's surface, marked by naturally occurring worm tracks, has been carefully filled with resin by Jesse, transforming imperfections into a beautiful design element. Specifically created for the art of \u003cem\u003eGong Fu\u003c\/em\u003e tea, this tray combines traditional function with a unique, modern twist, offering a harmonious balance between nature's craftsmanship and human creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions are approximately 41\"x11\"x1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can email Jesse at hendricksjesse@gmail.com with any additional questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in the area you can discuss a personal pick up and we will always refund you any amount of shipping cost if it ends up costing less than you were quoted by the shipping calculator. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leom Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491726766265,"sku":"VAR-1","price":755.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/0597\/2665\/files\/IMG_4426__08842.1726885599.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786103002"},{"product_id":"temple-gates-teak-tea-altar","title":"Temple Gates Teak Tea Altar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ccbba57d-442b-4ed1-a3f4-61c06793e1ca\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis travel-size tea tray is made from teak wood, featuring a 2 mm thick brass plate. The brass has been treated to develop a patina, which will continue to change color with use, adding a unique, aged charm to the tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures about 16\" x 9\" x 2\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can email Jesse at hendricksjesse@gmail.com with any additional questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in the area you can discuss a personal pick up and we will always refund you any amount of shipping cost if it ends up costing less than you were quoted by the shipping calculator. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leom Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491725652153,"sku":"VAR-1","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/0597\/2665\/files\/IMG_5501__91310.1719784187.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786102864"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/0597\/2665\/collections\/IMG_4426__08842.1726885599.1280.1280.jpg?v=1788475693","url":"https:\/\/leomdesigns.com\/collections\/dragon-gate-designs.oembed","provider":"Leom Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}