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…
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History and Meanings of Dzi Beads
The Dzi bead is one of the most popular items in Chinese Feng Shui, and almost all Feng Shui stores and online stores sell at least one variation of Dzi beads.
Because they come in…
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Festivals are an integral element of Chinese culture. In this article, we deal briefly the 9 major Chinese festivals that anyone needs to know
Chinese Hanfu (History, How To Wear)
The name Hanfu literally means the clothing of the Han people. Han Chinese people, or simply Han people (漢族, hàn zú), is the majority ethnic group in China and Taiwan, consisting…
Chinese Qipao - All You Need To Know
The Chinese Qipao, or often called Cheongsam in the West, ls one of the most important fashion items and symbols of modern China. However, the origin and history of Qipao are shrouded…
History of Chinese Knots, Types, and Their Meanings
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…
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…
Chinese Umbrellas - History and Facts
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…
