Traditional Chinese handicrafts from over a century ago
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The Chinese have created glorious handicrafts in this vast and boundless land. This article would like to introduce some great Chinese traditional handicrafts from more than 100 years ago, such as Jade Carving, Filigree Inlay, Lacquerware, Chinese Cloisonne, etc.
Pearls: the only organic gemstone
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Coco Chanel once said: "Every girl needs a string of pearls". Pearls are treasures from the Earth’s ponds, lakes, seas, and oceans, and they’ve always embodied the mystery, power, and life-sustaining nature of water. This article introduces the origin, types, and works of pearls.
Jade: like virtue and its brightness represents heaven
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Confucius described the Chinese love of jade by comparing its qualities to the virtues of a gentleman, “esteemed by all under the Sun.” Xu Shen, an ancient Han scholar, listed the five virtues of jade in his Great Dictionary as “charity, rectitude, wisdom, courage, and equity.”
The Four Gentlemen——Plum Blossom
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The Four Gentlemen (Sì Jūnzǐ 四君子) is the collective name of four plants: plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum (in this order). They are all native to China and of high ornamental and cultural value.This article will introduce you to the plum blossoms of the four monarchs. In traditional Chinese culture, the plum, with its noble, strong and modest character, gives people the inspiration to aspire to strive for success.