West Lake inspires art and lifestyle

West Lake Arts & Lifestyle Exhibition was held on August 13, 2012, at the Hangzhou West Lake Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

The exhibit contained several series of products, including furniture, textiles, apparel, porcelain tea sets, household items and decorative items.

The design and creative inspiration was based on a group of works called "Ten Scenes in West Lake", created by famous Chinese painter Chen Jialing. The idea of the design aimed to integrate the West Lake scenery into people's daily life.

Visitors look at a series of bedroom decorations based on the "Ten Scenes in West Lake" on August 13, 2012, at the Hangzhou West Lake Museum, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/CFP]

A visitor holds a piece of textile designed based on the "Ten Scenes in West Lake" on August 13, 2012, at the Hangzhou West Lake Museum, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/CFP]