{"product_id":"handcrafted-chinese-wooden-ship-model-traditional-sailing-junk-decor","title":"Chinese Sailing Junk Ship Model – Wooden Deck \u0026 Full Rigging","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #3a3228; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 720px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15em; font-style: italic; text-align: center; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0 0 2em 0; padding: 0 1em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThis is not a generic ship model. It is a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional sailing junk\u003c\/strong\u003e — a handcrafted wooden vessel made to order in the \u003cstrong\u003eOcean Relic Studio workshop in Zhoushan, Zhejiang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1.4em 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChinese sailing junk\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most studied vessel types in maritime history — a design refined over centuries of use across the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the coastal trade routes of East Asia. Its \u003cstrong\u003ewoven sails with hand-tied bamboo batten rigging\u003c\/strong\u003e could be adjusted with a small crew. Its carved wooden hull was built to handle both coastal shallows and open-water passages. It was a working vessel, not a ceremonial one, and its design reflects that practicality at every point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003eThis model captures the traditional sailing junk in its characteristic form: \u003cstrong\u003ecarved wooden planking\u003c\/strong\u003e, authentic woven sails, hand-tied bamboo batten rigging, and an integrated display base. Our craftsmen grew up on an island where wooden boats were still built by hand. They did not learn this form only from books. They inherited it from a living maritime environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003eThis model is made in our \u003cstrong\u003eZhoushan workshop, founded in 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e by the father of our master craftsman. Every plank is shaped individually. The sails are woven and rigged by hand. The hull is assembled one section at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 0.8em 0;\"\u003eThe Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003eWe use carefully selected \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal hardwoods\u003c\/strong\u003e with a warm, rich grain suited for long-term display. The finish is achieved through \u003cstrong\u003ehand-sanding\u003c\/strong\u003e and a light protective oil that brings out the natural character of the wood. The color you see is the timber itself — not a stain applied over a uniform surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdf6ec; border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c; padding: 1.2em 1.5em; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003eOne handcrafted traditional sailing junk model, \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to order in Zhoushan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003eIntegrated freestanding display base\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional woven sails with hand-tied bamboo batten rigging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003eDimensions: 43 cm L × 37 cm H (16.9 in × 14.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003eMaterials: \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural wood grain finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0;\"\u003eNo assembly required — arrives display-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 0.8em 0;\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1.4em 0;\"\u003eThe traditional sailing junk is a model for someone who wants the essential form of \u003cstrong\u003eChinese maritime history\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vessel type that defined trade and travel across East Asia for centuries — rendered faithfully in wood. It suits a living room, a study, or an office where the owner wants an object with genuine historical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003eAs a gift, it is well-suited to the maritime history enthusiast, the collector of Asian art and objects, or anyone who wants to give something that carries a story rather than just a shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 0.8em 0;\"\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1.4em 0;\"\u003ePlace away from direct sunlight and high-humidity environments. Dust occasionally with a soft dry brush, taking care around the \u003cstrong\u003esails and rigging\u003c\/strong\u003e. The natural wood finish may deepen slightly with age — this is the patina of the timber, not deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0; font-size: 0.9em; color: #7a6a52; font-style: italic;\"\u003eMade to order in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China. Each piece is unique. Minor variations in grain, color, and finish are inherent to handcrafted work and are not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 1.2em 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #3a3228; margin: 0 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this model and the ocean-going junk?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eBoth models represent Chinese junk vessel types, but they differ in scale, form, and construction detail. This traditional sailing junk is a coastal and river-capable vessel with woven sails and an integrated base — a more compact, versatile form. The ocean-going junk is a larger, deeper-hulled vessel with battened lug sails, designed specifically for open-sea voyages. The two models suit different display contexts and represent different chapters of Chinese maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #3a3228; margin: 0 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eWhat is bamboo batten rigging?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eBamboo batten rigging refers to the system of horizontal bamboo rods tied across the width of a junk's sail. The battens give the sail a rigid structure that holds its shape in varying wind conditions and allows sections of the sail to be furled independently. On this model, the battens are hand-tied to the woven sail using the same knotting technique used on full-scale vessels — not glued or fixed in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #3a3228; margin: 0 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eWhat trade routes did Chinese sailing junks historically use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eChinese sailing junks operated across a wide network of maritime trade routes, including the South China Sea routes connecting China with Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean routes linking China with South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and East Africa, and the coastal routes along the Chinese mainland. These routes formed part of what is now called the Maritime Silk Road, through which silk, porcelain, spices, and other goods were exchanged across the pre-modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #3a3228; margin: 0 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eDoes it require assembly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eNo. The model arrives \u003cstrong\u003efully assembled and display-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e on its integrated base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #3a3228; margin: 0 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eIs each model exactly the same?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eNo. Because every model is \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e, small variations in wood grain, sail texture, and rigging detail are natural. These differences are part of the character of handcrafted work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 1.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.78em; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a6a52; text-align: center; margin: 0;\"\u003eCorporate Gifting  ·  Executive Office Decor  ·  Authentic Craft Collectors  ·  Nautical Home Decor  ·  Maritime History Enthusiasts  ·  Meaningful Handmade Gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ocean Relic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45993798828116,"sku":"ORS-JUNK-002","price":528.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9545\/7876\/files\/handcrafted-chinese-wooden-ship-model-traditional-sailing-junk-handcrafted-wooden-ship-model-traditional-chinese-3607144.png?v=1779540011","url":"https:\/\/oceanrelicstudio.com\/en-ko\/products\/handcrafted-chinese-wooden-ship-model-traditional-sailing-junk-decor","provider":"Ocean Relic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}