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Chinese Culture
Calligraphy
Chinese culture is imbued with patient attention to detail. In the art of Chinese calligraphy, the shape, size, hairs type of the ink brush, the color, color to water ratio in the ink, the paper water absorptive speed and surface texture all influence the effect of the finished artwork. Additionally, the artist controls the final outcome through the quantity of ink he lets the brush absorb as well as by the pressure, inclination, and direction he gives to the brush. To be considered truly educated in ancient China, one must have an extensive knowledge of calligraphy and must be able to appreciate as well as produce beautiful works. The calligraphy brush makers of Dai Yue Xuan, established in 1916, create a variety of carefully crafted brush types. In addition to a wide range of brush sizes, they offer brushes in goat hair, weasel hair, and rabbit hair, all known for producing different effects in works of calligraphy.
Silks
Similarly, Chinese embroidery and silk products require equal scrupulous craftsmanship. Most Chinese fine embroideries are made in silk. Silk production in China dates back 5000 to 6000 years. With the opening of the Silk Road, demand for Chinese silk products boomed, as traders from India, Persia, Tibet, traveled to attain the precious fabrics and silk goods, creating famous travelers like Marco Polo. Beautifully hand embroidered silk scarves, which its soft sheen, careful needlework, and cool, slippery fabric are still in high demand today, as modern women use it to accessorize their purses, or tie it around their necks for an effortless, chic look.
Fashion
Traditional Chinese fashion include such popular items such as silky qipao, long men's mandarin jacket, delicate fans, and stately otter skin caps, which are all still worn today. Qipao is a silk dress for women, tapered at the legs and at the waist, creating a slim, smooth silhouette. Usually decorated with lavish prints from flowers to phoenixes, these dresses come in a variety of hues. Another traditional Chinese fashion piece which has carried into the modern age is the folding fan. Sometimes made with silk, sometimes with paper, these fans can be plain or painted. A favorite of all ladies, these fans were carried everywhere, from garden parties to tea houses, the intricate designs on the folding fan flashing and fluttering as the owner demurely fans herself. For men, mandarin jackets, or changshan, are long, loose fitting shirts meant to reach the ankles. Introduced during the Qing dynasty, mandarin jackets became immensely widespread in China and were used for all formal occasions before the popularization of western men's suits.
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Chinese Dragon Tie by Wild Ties - Red Silk $24.95 This red 100% silk necktie is beautifully adorned with festive Chinese Dragons. This tie is perfect for the Chinese New Year! |
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Chinese Evergreen Silk Plant $98.69 Liven up any room in your home with the silk Chinese Evergreen plant. Created of durable silk, this lifelike Chinese evergreen features lush, tropical foliage and includes a stylish wooden planter. It stands 26 inches tall and boasts 106 leaves--enough to inject color and life into any setting. Shop Overstock.com for tremendous savings on a huge selection of home furnishings and decor. |
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Chinese Poem Silk Screen $182 The exquisitely rendered archaic style characters are a folk poem, in appreciation of nature and the Chinese countryside. (See rough translation below.) Large (3ft. x 6ft.), hand painted ink and watercolor silk screen. Song dynasty (10th century China) brush art style. Crafted from silk covered paper, glued over four side-by-side lacquered wood frames. Matted with a fine Chinese silk brocade border. Comes with lacquered brass geometric hangers for easy mounting. Can be displayed as a privacy screen, partly folded to stand upright on a table or floor. Note that no two renderings are exactly the same. Subtle, beautiful hand painted wall art for a fraction of the cost of a comparable print. Each panel is a different poem from the Tang Dynasty. Rough Translation From the Left: 1. Our soldiers go a long way to protect the territory left by our ancestors. They never allow the invading horses to go across the Yin Mountain. 2. Former friends say goodbye at the Yellow Crane Building and go west to Yangzhou in the beautiful blue sky of March. 3. A lonely city sitting on a mountain thousands of meters high watch as the Yellow River goes farther and farther into the white clouds. 4. Smell the flowers and enjoy the clouds of the peaceful countryside life. . |
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A Chinese Kesi Coloured Silk Panel Depicting Daoist Immortals $39.99 A Chinese Kesi Coloured Silk Panel Depicting Daoist Immortals - Giclee Print |
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Chinese Dragon Extra Long Tie by Wild Ties - Red Silk $27.95 This 100% silk extra long necktie is beautifully adorned with festive Chinese Dragons. This tie is perfect for the Chinese New Year! |
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72-Inch Chinese Poem Silk Screen $387 The exquisitely rendered archaic style characters are verses of traditional folk poetry. (See below for rough translation.) Large (6ft. x 6ft.), hand painted ink and watercolor silk screen. Song dynasty (10th century China) brush art style. Crafted from silk covered paper, glued over four side-by-side lacquered wood frames. Matted with a fine Chinese silk brocade border. Comes with lacquered brass geometric hangers for easy mounting. Can be displayed as a privacy screen, partly folded to stand upright on a table or floor. Note that no two renderings are exactly the same. Subtle, beautiful hand painted wall art for a fraction of the cost of a comparable print. "Carpenter" written by Liu Zhong Yuan of the Tang Dynasty about 800 years ago. Translation: The carpenter doesn't have enough working tools so others are puzzled by his ways. One day he is invited to build a house and is quite skilled in managing the job. He judges the wood and the measurements and gives orders to his fellow men. The job is finished nice and quick. To run a country is just like building a house. It is not necessary to do everything yourself as long as you understand the way and can manage others to finish the tasks. . |
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Man Travelling Along the Silk Route,Detail of the Bust, Chinese, Tang Dynasty $34.99 Man Travelling Along the Silk Route,Detail of the Bust, Chinese, Tang Dynasty - Giclee Print |
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Young Chinese Woman Meditates on a Bed Wearing a Silk Floral Blouse $39.99 Eightfish Young Chinese Woman Meditates on a Bed Wearing a Silk Floral Blouse - Photographic Print |
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An Imperial Throne Cover of Golden Yellow Silk Satin, Chinese, circa 1800 $49.99 An Imperial Throne Cover of Golden Yellow Silk Satin, Chinese, circa 1800 - Giclee Print |
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Detail from a Chinese Kesi Coloured Silk Panel Depicting Daoist Immortals $34.99 Detail from a Chinese Kesi Coloured Silk Panel Depicting Daoist Immortals - Giclee Print |
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Chinese Silk : A Cultural History $38.95 No Synopsis Available |
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Chinese Coolie Hauling Dirt For a Dike $79.99 George Silk Chinese Coolie Hauling Dirt For a Dike - Premium Photographic Print |
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Chinese Silk Satin Embroidery Tissue Paper Cover Case $5.49 Description:Chinese Silk Satin Embroidery Tissue Paper Cover CaseMaterial of Chinese silk stain with cotton fill in, soft and safe clean.Flower embroidery on this Tissue Paper Cover.Elegance and a decor for your house.Velcro side design and pendant, good feel.Fashion and Chinese traditional culture designed Silk Tissue Paper Case.Size: 36.6 x 22.7cm ( L*W )Weight: 55gColor: PinkPackage:1 x Embroidery Tissue Paper Cover |
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2 Green Chinese Satin Silk Pillowcase Pillow Cover $10.99 Description:2 Green Chinese Satin Silk Pillowcase Pillow Cover (Pillows are not included)This pair of Pillowcase Pillow Cover feature green color, golden Chinese decorated and sun pattern embroidered on the middle and 4 corners of the surface, also 4 pendants for 4 corners.Chinese Silk Pillow Cover are made of Chinese satin silkZipper design, easy to install your pillowsDry clean or hand wash are recommendedSize: 42.8 x 42cmWeight: 125gBefore bid this item, please measure your pillows.Package:2 Green Pillowcase |
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2 Cyan Chinese Satin Silk Pillowcase Pillow Cover $8.49 Description:2 Green Chinese Satin Silk Pillowcase Pillow Cover (Pillows are not included)This pair of Pillowcase Pillow Cover feature green color, golden Chinese decorated and sun pattern embroidered on the middle and 4 corners of the surface, also 4 pendants for 4 corners.Chinese Silk Pillow Cover are made of Chinese satin silkZipper design, easy to install your pillowsDry clean or hand wash are recommendedSize: 42.8 x 42cmWeight: 125gBefore bid this item, please measure your pillows.Package:2 Green Pillowcase |
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Two Red Chinese Satin Silk Pillowcase Pillow Cover $9.49 Description:Two Red Chinese Satin Silk Pillowcase Pillow Cover (Pillows are not included)This pair of Pillowcase Pillow Cover feature red color, golden Chinese decorated and 4 pendants for 4 corners.Chinese Silk Pillow Cover are made of Chinese satin silkZipper design, easy to install your pillowsDry clean or hand wash are recommendedSize: 43.5 x 42.2cmWeight: 133gBefore bid this item, please measure your pillows.Package:Two Red Pillowcase |
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Men's Handmade Tie Black Ancient Chinese Character Red Silk Necktie $12.99 This silk red tie contains ancient Chinese character writing in black. The tie is a standard length tie which is 56 inches long and 4 inches wide at the bottom and is made of silk. This tie could be worn for work or parties. Great gift for anyone who studying Chinese or loves China or anything Chinese. Available in total of 4 colors. Size: Long Type: Ties Color: Red Color Mapping: Red Age: Adult Gender: Male |
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Men's Handmade Tie Turquoise Ancient Chinese Character Blue Silk Necktie $12.99 This silk navy blue tie contains ancient Chinese character writing in turquoise. The tie is a standard length tie which is 56 inches long and 4 inches wide at the bottom and is made of silk. This tie could be worn for work or parties. Great gift for anyone who studying Chinese or loves China or anything Chinese. Available in total of 4 colors. Size: Long Type: Ties Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Age: Adult Gender: Male |
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Men's Handmade Tie Cream Ancient Chinese Character Red Silk Necktie $12.99 This silk red tie contains ancient Chinese character writing in cream. The tie is a standard length tie which is 56 inches long and 4 inches wide at the bottom and is made of silk. This tie could be worn for work or parties. Great gift for anyone who studying Chinese or loves China or anything Chinese. Available in total of 4 colors. Size: Long Type: Ties Color: Red Color Mapping: Red Age: Adult Gender: Male |
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Chinese Poem on Gold Leaf Silk Screen $275 Evoke images of the Orient with this soft and beautiful, hand-painted gold leaf rendition of a Chinese poem. Large (3ft. x 6ft.), hand painted gold leaf silk screen. Song dynasty (10th century China) brush art style. Crafted from silk covered paper, glued over four side-by-side lacquered wood frames. Matted with a fine Chinese silk brocade border. Comes with lacquered brass geometric hangers for easy mounting. Can be displayed as a privacy screen, partly folded to stand upright on a table or floor. Note that no two renderings are exactly the same. Subtle, beautiful hand painted wall art for a fraction of the cost of a comparable print. Each panel is a different poem from the Tang Dynasty. Rough Translation From the Left: 1. Our soldiers go a long way to protect the territory left by our ancestors. They never allow the invading horses to go across the Yin Mountain. 2. Former friends say goodbye at the Yellow Crane Building and go west to Yangzhou in the beautiful blue sky of March. 3. A lonely city sitting on a mountain thousands of meters high watch as the Yellow River goes farther and farther into the white clouds. 4. Smell the flowers and enjoy the clouds of the peaceful countryside life. . |
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Chinese Dragon Floral Tie by Museum Artifacts - Black Silk $42.95 This 100% silk necktie features chinese red dragons hidden within a floral pattern. In eastern cultures the dragon is held in high esteem for its dignity and power to do good. |
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Hanging, of Grooms Feeding Horses, Ink and Watercolour on Silk, Attributed to Jen Jen-Far, Chinese $34.99 Hanging, of Grooms Feeding Horses, Ink and Watercolour on Silk, Attributed to Jen Jen-Far, Chinese - Giclee Print |
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Blue Chinese Style Manmade Silk Cloth Cell Phone Pouch Bag $4.7 Description:Blue Chinese Style Manmade Silk Cloth Cell Phone Pouch Bag, 100% Brand New!This Blue Phone Pouch protects your cellphone from ordinary wear and tear.Manmade Silk Bag with neck string is portable as well as protective.Made of manmade silk cloth and nylon inside lining, with very soft tactility and touchness.An easy pull cord to close the pouch without exposing the cellphone.Make your cellphone a new look with Chinese character - "FU", which means having a good luck.Material: Manmade silk clothColor: BluePouch size: 5 1/4" multiply 2 7/8" (L*W).Neck string length: 48"Weight: 13.2gPackage Contents:1 multiply Chinese Style Phone Pouch |
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Pink Chinese Silk Flower Lipstick Mirror Purse Case Box $5.2 Description:Pink Chinese Silk Flower Lipstick Mirror Purse Case Box!Perfect match and best choice of this Flower Lipstick Case for your lipstick!Traditional Chinese Silk Lipstick Box with exquisite embroider flowers patterns.With hot red satin interior, which can hold your lipstick perfectly!A rectangle mirror inside is very convenient for lipsticking.Designed with gold snap button, easy to insert and remove.Classic Chinese style can be very attractive and special!Size: approx. 3 3/8" multiply 1 1/4" multiply 1 1/4" (L*W*H).Weight: 23.9gPackage Contents:1 multiply Pink Flower Lipstick Case |
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Nearly Natural 6009 Chinese Evergreen Silk Plant $62.21 The Chinese Evergreen is admired for its dark green ornamental foliage. This tropical beauty creates a warm and inviting ambiance. 26 in height and with a 106 leaves this beauty is sizeable enough to liven up any space yet compact enough to fit any size room. The piece arrives in an ultrahip wood planter. |
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Women of the Silk $9.99 In Women of the Silk Gail Tsukiyama takes her readers back to rural China in 1926, where a group of women forge a sisterhood amidst the reeling machines that reverberate and clamor in a vast silk factory from dawn to dusk. Leading the first strike the village has ever seen, the young women use the strength of their ambition, dreams, and friendship to achieve the freedom they could never have hoped for on their own. Tsukiyama's graceful prose weaves the details of "the silk work" and Chinese village life into a story of courage and strength. |
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Silk Traditional Bamboo Fan with Painting Ancient Chinese (Golden) $4.5 - Good quality fan rib- Paintings reflect Chinese various traditional cultures- Comes without packing case |
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Silk Traditional Bamboo Fan with Painting Chinese Poems (Golden) $4.4 - Good quality fan rib- Paintings reflect Chinese various traditional cultures- Comes without packing case |
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Silk $4.99 Silk |
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Silk Bolster In Silver with Cream and Black $143 -100% Silk Duppioni with contemporary embroidery design. -100% silk lining. -Hidden zip and Chinese buttons. -90/10 Feather insert included. -Handwash |
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Silk Bolster In Gold with Cream and Black $143 -100% Silk Duppioni with contemporary embroidery design. -100% silk lining. -Hidden zip and Chinese buttons. -90/10 Feather insert included. -Handwash |