Jades

Exquisite Jade Pieces of Mughal Period on Display at HK
Dec 2, 2015
One-Handled Jug Inlaid with Gold and Precious Stones from India, 18th century. At an exhibition called "Heavenly Crafted: Selected Mughal Jades from the Palace Museum", the Chinese University of Hong Kong is showcasing 40 exquisite pieces ...

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Fan Is a Traditional Chinese Handicraft Used for Cooling
Dec 6, 2012
The fan, which is made of thin bamboo strips, thin silks, feathers, leaves of sunflowers, and papers, is a traditional Chinese handicraft used for cooling. Fans, for they can bring people cool, were called "Shelter from the Sun" in ancient ...

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Ritualized Gift Exchanges Have Been a Part of Chinese Culture for Centuries
Dec 5, 2012
Ritualized gift exchanges have been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. When visiting someone's home, you traditionally take a gift. Many of those same gifts may work well during a western-style gift exchange. In other cases, Chinese ...

Tags: chinese gift, fine fruit, boxed drinks, seasonal foods, jades