Silk. as a symbol of ancient Chinese culture. has not only weaved an excellent picture in the nation`s civilization history….
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Jade Clothes Sewn With Golden Thread were actually funeral suits for the imperial family. a custom which first appeared in…
Two women wear qipao in this 1930s Shanghai advertisement.
The cheongsam is a female dress with distinctive Chinese features and enjoys…
Cut silk of the Song Dynasty
Kesi. or Cut Silk. refers to silk tapestry with cut designs. and is a unique…
Gu Embroidery originated from the household of Gu Mingshi in Songjiang. Jiangsu Province. Gu Mingshi was a successful candidate in…
Chinese Knot is a type of national handicrafts with long history and profound cultural connotations. Appeared in ancient time. developed…
According to archeological evidence. silk and silk fabric emerged in China at least 5.500 years ago. The cultivation of the…
The Four Famous Embroideries of China refer to the Xiang embroidery in central China`s Hunan Province. Shu embroidery in western…
Silk and ancient Chinese rites
China. as a country of ceremony and propriety. has for millenniums been attaching great importance on…
The artworks with silkworm as the theme
The life of a silkworm is amazing. In its short life. it undergoes…