Chinese Knot
Chinese Knot is a unique hand-knitted craft in China. The emotion and wisdom it displays are exactly one aspect of ancient Chinese civilization. It was originally used for sewing and knotting in the Paleolithic Age, and then extended to the ritual recording of the Han Dynasty, and then evolved into today's decorative craftsmanship.
Porcelain
Since ancient times, Chinese porcelain has been regarded as a treasure by the European upper class. They call Chinese porcelain "white gold", and "China" is translated into English as China Its meaning can also be translated as "porcelain".
The folding fan
The folding fan has a long cultural history in China. It contains Chinese Confucian culture and reflects the living habits and status symbols of ancient and modern Chinese scholars. The paintings and calligraphy on its fans all reveal the charm of Confucian culture and Chinese civilization and art.
Silk
Silk is a specialty of China. It opened the first large-scale commercial exchange between the East and the West in world history, known as the Silk Road in history. Since the Western Han Dynasty, Chinese silk has been shipped abroad in large quantities and has become a world-famous product.
Hanfu
Hanfu is a characteristic costume of ancient Chinese history, which contains the characteristics of multi-ethnic and Buddhist and Taoist beliefs. Today, some important sacrifices, commemorative activities, folk festivals, etc. can still be worn. See some elements of Hanfu. Behind it reflects the prosperous civilization of Chinese history, and you can also feel China's unique cultural characteristics through the details of Hanfu.
Craft chopsticks
Chopsticks are tools used by the Chinese people when eating. They contain Chinese food culture and are the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese people. After processing with Chinese characteristics art, traditional chopsticks become gifts with Chinese characteristics.
Embroidery
Embroidery is one of the traditional Chinese folk handicrafts and has a history of at least two to three thousand years in China. There are four main categories of Chinese embroidery: Su embroidery, Hunan embroidery, Shu embroidery and Cantonese embroidery. Their artistic charm has fascinated countless foreigners.
Paper-cutting
Paper-cutting has a broad mass base and is integrated into the social life of people of all ethnic groups. It is an important part of various folk activities. Among the various patterns reflected in its art form , revealing various aspects of Chinese culture, history, customs, legends, etc.
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a unique artistic expression of the beauty of words in China and surrounding countries and regions that have been deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Its "Chinese calligraphy" is a traditional art unique to Chinese characters.
Facial makeup:
Facial makeup is the painting on the faces of traditional Chinese opera actors. It is used as a makeup art for stage performances and represents the characteristic culture and art of the Chinese people. Nowadays, various artworks derived from Facebook are also welcomed by people at home and abroad.
Paperback book:
Chinese ancient classics are the crystallization of the great wisdom of Chinese civilization, including "The Analects of Confucius", "Sun Tzu's Art of War", "Three Hundred Thousand", the Four Great Classics, etc. With its rich content and far-reaching significance, it is a must-read classic for foreigners to understand Chinese culture.
Jade:
China has thousands of years of jade culture. Ancient Chinese believed that jade has five virtues: benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage and purity. Its shape, color and pattern all contain profound Chinese historical and cultural heritage. Jade has always been loved not only by Chinese people, but also by foreigners who are passionate about Chinese culture.
Local specialties:
China has a vast territory, including 56 ethnic groups and folk customs of various terrains and landforms. The specialties of various places reflect local characteristics. Such as local specialty food, art, etc.