{"product_id":"handcrafted-chinese-river-boat-model-traditional-wooden-junk-decor","title":"Zhoushan 1980 Chinese River Boat Model — Handcrafted Wooden Workshop Edition","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 reproduction. It is a continuation — a \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted wooden river junk model\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eriver junk\u003c\/strong\u003e — flat-bottomed, canopied, and built for the slow commerce of China’s inland waterways — was one of the working vessels of Chinese civilization for centuries. Grain, silk, porcelain, salt, and everyday goods moved through the Yangtze Delta on boats like this. 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, on an archipelago with a long tradition of wooden boat-building. Every plank is shaped individually. The \u003cstrong\u003elattice railings\u003c\/strong\u003e are assembled joint by joint. The canopy roof is tiled by hand, one piece 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 suited for humid maritime environments. The warm, weathered finish you see is not a heavy layer of paint or stain over a uniform surface. It is the natural character of the wood, brought out through \u003cstrong\u003ehand-sanding\u003c\/strong\u003e and a light protective oil finish.\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 river 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;\"\u003eSolid wooden display base, fitted and finished to match\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding: 0.3em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003eDimensions: 35 cm L × 9 cm W × 9 cm H\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;\"\u003eThis is the model that best represents what our workshop does at its core: a \u003cstrong\u003eriver junk\u003c\/strong\u003e, faithfully rendered, built from wood and shaped by the same hands that have continued this craft since 1980. It suits a home office, study, bookshelf, or any space where the owner wants an object with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003eAs a gift, it is appropriate for anyone who values authenticity: the collector, the traveler, the maritime history enthusiast, or the person who wants to give something that cannot be found in a department store.\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 \u003cstrong\u003esoft dry brush\u003c\/strong\u003e. The natural wood finish may deepen slightly with age. This is not deterioration, but part of the natural \u003cstrong\u003epatina\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes wooden objects more beautiful over time.\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 0.8em 0;\"\u003eAbout Our Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2em 0;\"\u003eUnlike mass-produced hobby kits or factory-stamped decor, every piece at Ocean Relic Studio is \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to order\u003c\/strong\u003e in our Zhoushan workshop. We use \u003cstrong\u003etraditional woodworking and model-making techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e developed through decades of practice, so each boat model serves as a durable, meaningful focal point for your home, office, or collection.\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 a river junk?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eA river junk is a flat-bottomed wooden vessel designed for China’s inland waterways — the Yangtze Delta, the Pearl River, and the canal networks of Jiangnan. Unlike ocean-going junks built for deep water, river junks were shallow-drafted and canopied, optimized for slow cargo transport through reeds and shallows. They were among the most common working vessels in Chinese history for over a thousand years.\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;\"\u003eWhy is this model called a “continuation” rather than a reproduction?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eA reproduction implies working from a historical record to recreate something lost. Our craftsmen grew up on Zhoushan, an archipelago where wooden boat-building was still practiced when they were young. They learned this form from a living environment, not from drawings or museum archives. The knowledge is unbroken — which is why we call it a continuation rather than a reproduction.\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 does “built to order” mean for this model?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1em; color: #5a4a3a;\"\u003eWe do not maintain a warehouse of finished models. Each piece is made after your order is placed, by the same craftsmen in the same Zhoushan workshop. This means your model has not been sitting in storage — it is made for you, which also means minor natural variations in wood grain and finish are part of what you receive.\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.\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, finish, and detail are natural. 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