Qidie Studio

Qidie means Exquisite Butterfly

The name Qidie is a poetic construction drawn from Chinese: 绮 (qi), meaning exquisite, ornate, or richly patterned, and 蝶 (die), meaning butterfly. Together, they form 绮蝶 Qidie, an exquisite butterfly, a symbol not found as a fixed word in classical Chinese, but intentionally created to hold layered meaning.

Bespoke Chinoiserie Art

Hand-painted panels for elevated interiors

Inspired by Classical Chinese painting,

European decorative arts,

and centuries of cross-cultural exchange, Qidie's work transforms traditional visual language into refined art.

From the Journal

About Chinoiserie:

Jan 21, 2026

In the 17th century, Chinoiserie evolved as a decorative art movement born from Europe’s fascination with the Far East. Inspired by Chinese porcelain, silk, lacquerware, and hand-painted wallpapers and panels. It...