Our brand was founded by a Guyanese D'Natalie Smith who has been living in Brazil for over a decade. It all started when her sons introduced her to Xian Xia novels, a genre of Chinese fantasy literature that combines martial arts, magic, and mythological elements. She was immediately drawn to the vivid world-building, compelling characters, and intricate plotlines that made these stories so unique and captivating.
After being unemployed for a number of years during the pandemic she decided to return to her chosen career path of fashion which is both fulfilling and paid the bills. Inspired by her favourite Xian Xia drama Eternal Love of Dream (三生三世枕上书/san sheng san shi zhen shang shu) which tells the love story between the only nine tail red fox in the Nine Heavens, four seas, eight deserts and six directions Bai Feng Jiu and the Dong Hua Di Jun the first emperor of Nine Heavens known as the conqueror of the four seas, eight deserts and the six directions and their to love and how they overcame the obstacles that stand in their way.
This drama, along with many other Xian Xia stories, served as the inspiration for our brand IX Heavens. The concept of 九重天 or (Jiǔ Zhóng Tiān) or 九天 (Jiu Tian) Nine Heavens) " is a term used in Chinese mythology to refer to one of the thirty three heavens where the gods and immortals reside.
In traditional Chinese cosmology, there are thirty three levels of heaven, each with its own ruler and celestial bureaucracy.
The concept of IX Heavens is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and has been a source of inspiration for literature, art and religion for thousands of years. It represents the ultimate goal of spiritual attainment and serves as a metaphor for the heights of human achievement.
Here are heavens numbered 1 to 9 and are as follows:
Taiyi (太一) Heaven: This is the highest level of heaven, and it is ruled by the Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝). The Jade Emperor is the supreme god in Chinese mythology and is responsible for maintaining order and justice in the universe. N.B Yi is pronounced as the letter "E"
Tianyi (天一) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Heavenly Master (天师), who is responsible for maintaining the balance between yin and yang energies.
Taiqing (太清) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Great Pure One (太清道君), who is responsible for overseeing the spiritual development of humanity.
Shangqing (上清) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Highest Pure One (上清道君), who is responsible for the cultivation of the Taoist path.
Taiji (太极) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Grand Ultimate (太极图), which represents the ultimate state of balance and harmony.
Tianxuan (天玄) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Supreme Mystery (至玄天尊), who is responsible for the cultivation of the Taoist path.
Doushuai (斗率) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Big Dipper (斗君), which represents the seven stars of the Big Dipper constellation.
Yaoguang (瑶光) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Star Regulator (瑶光真人), who is responsible for the regulation of the stars.
Xuanyuan (轩辕) Heaven: This level is ruled by the Yellow Emperor (黄帝), who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people and the founder of Chinese civilization.
D'Natalie adapted the Roman numerals IX (nine) for the brand name.
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