From royalties to nobles to the poorest commoners, the Chinese fans have been a very important part of ancient China and its history. They are, however, still very popular today not only in China and all over the world. If you travel to China during the summer, you can easily see people in the street…
Chinese Fortune Sticks: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used
The fortune-telling method using the fortune sticks as a medium has been around since the times of ancient China, and more specifically since the Jin Dynasty (266-420 CE), as recorded in the Jade Box Records (Yu Xia Ji) 玉匣, the ancient Chinese book believed to be written Xu Xun, a famous Taoist monk…
3 Types of Chinese Rugs worth to buy (Fette, Peking, Nichols)
Carpet making is rather a new Chinese art compared to others. It began in the 17th century with the support of the Chinese Emperor K’ang-hi.
However, it is the rugs from the 1930s that are getting the most attention these days.
The Fette, Peking, and Nichols rugs are very popular! Buying Chinese rugs…
Chinese Traditional Lanterns: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used
The traditional Chinese lantern is probably one of the most renowned symbols of Chinese culture all around the world. Many Chinese restaurants or Chinese-themed buildings featured the Chinese traditional lantern at their entrance, even outside China. Thus, even foreigners can easily associate the bright-red,…
Chinese Kites History and Origin
Kites can nowadays be seen in parks throughout the world, but they were invented in China more than 2000 years ago. Today, people usually use them for fun and entertainment, but they actually played an important role in Chinese history. We will describe the origin and history of Chinese kites, and you…
Historical and Modern Facts about Chinese Kites
The kite originates from China and its evolution over the years could help us understand Chinese history and culture a little more. Through some of the interesting facts mentioned below, we try to illustrate the history and evolution of this invention. I’m sure you will be surprised by some of them….
