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, [...]
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One of the most recognizable symbols of china is the dragon. A derivative of the serpent, it had a scaly body and five claws. It is a symbol of auspicious power and has been even Chinese folklore. This symbol is very obviously found in Ancient Chinese Clothing particularly on imperial robes.
The rulers considered themselves [...]
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China is an ancient country with a very rich heritage. The thousands of years of history have laid a rich basis for the lives of its inhabitants today. While some of the ancient Chinese myths and cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and incorporated into [...]
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