The veneration of the Three Stars—Fu (Fortune), Lu (Prosperity), and Shou (Longevity)—originates from ancient celestial worship, where each blessing was embodied by a star in the night sky.
The Star of Fortune (Fu) corresponds to Jupiter, known in antiquity as the Year Star, one of the five major planets governing cosmic order.
The Star of Prosperity (Lu) represents honor, achievement, and official success. Also associated with Wenchang and Wenqu, it became the guiding star of scholars after the establishment of the imperial examination system, revered by generations seeking merit and advancement.
The Star of Longevity (Shou), known as the Southern Pole Star, governs lifespan and well-being, becoming the most beloved symbol of long life in Chinese culture.
Together, fortune, prosperity, and health form the three pillars of happiness long cherished in East Asian tradition.
In Three Blessings in Harmony, these timeless meanings are reinterpreted through a modern lens:
Fortune becomes the joy of meaningful gatherings with family and friends;
Prosperity reflects shared success, mutual respect, and integrity in one’s endeavors;
Longevity is found in moments of contentment, gratitude, and time spent together.
Throughout life’s journey, people and moments arrive and depart as they will. Yet by embracing the present with appreciation, one already holds the essence of “three blessings shining together.”
Composed of three full, rounded forms brought into elegant balance, this tea set embodies these foundations of happiness—gracious in presence, dignified in form. Each gathering it accompanies is meant to be an ichigo ichie moment: sincere, meaningful, and warmly remembered.