Ancient China Clothing

Japanese clothing is worn more to suit the seasons, these also differ with the wearers age, marital status or social standing. During springtime, bright and floral patterned Kimonos and clothes are worn; while in autumn, clothing resembles fall patterns. When it is winters, clothes with bamboo, pine tree or plum blossom pattern and design are [...]

Filed under: Formal and Informal on October 9th, 2008 | No Comments »

No Chinese object is complete without a depiction of at least one of the four favourite plants – the bamboo, the Chinese plum, chrysanthemum and orchid. Of these, the bamboo is used in the most versatile manner. From tableware – chopsticks and utensils - to flutes to paintbrushes and even hair accessories.
Combs made of bamboo, [...]

Filed under: Accessories on October 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »