Knots are not only a simple decoration in the Chinese culture but is a very important form of art with a long history and rich symbolism. Each kind of Chinese knot has its own special meaning, and not many have known that the knots are originally the Ancient Chinese’s way of recording history and information before the creation of today’s Chinese characters.
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 can be a very good investment, but also contributes to your home decor. Below are the top 3 types of Chinese rugs to buy.
A woodcutter's normal day goes off the rails when he sees a deer in the fields in the State of Chêng. What comes next is a story intertwined with whimsy and uncertainty, a tale of dreams and reality.
The traditional paper umbrella is one of China’s original inventions, believed to have existed in China since the early 1st century CE. The paper umbrella has since spread across several different countries in Asia—most notably Japan, but also other South and Southeast Asian countries like Korea, Malaysia, and even India—. However, the paper umbrella remains one of the most important and recognizable aspects of Chinese history and tradition.
In the beautiful world of Chinese philosophy, Lieh Tzŭ, a wise student of Lao Tzu, tells a story that goes beyond space and time. This story is based on ancient wisdom and takes us to a distant land where dreams and reality blend and the lines between being awake and asleep are explored.
In Chinese culture and tradition, the Mid-Autumn Festival is considered the second-most important festival, only after the Chinese New Year or as it's also called the Spring Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is always celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which was believed to be the day when the moon was the most visible.
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, paper lantern with the Chinese Identity. For the Chinese and Chinese-descent, however, the red traditional lanterns will always remind them of the Chinese New Year, and especially the Chinese lantern festival—celebrated 15 days after the Chinese New Year—.
The Chinese symbol for strength is one of the numerous symbols that Westerners commonly employ in various forms of art today. Strength is a necessary quality in life, but it does not always come easy. It may be tough to find strength within oneself during a stressful period. Even if everything is OK, you may be looking for more strength to follow your ambitions.
In Chinese mythology and astronomy, the Four Evil Creatures, or Four Perils/Four Fiends (四凶; Sì Xiōng) are a group of four creatures that have been exiled by the gods and are the antagonistic counterparts of the Four Celestial Animals: Azure Dragon, Vermillion Bird, Black Tortoise, and the White Tiger.
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 may be surprised with some facts you will find out.