The cloth art of China refers to cloth handicrafts made by Chinese people using traditional cloth and threads as raw materials. These are tailored, sewn and adorn the different cloths. Cloth handicrafts come in such forms as embroidery, Gesi tapestry, hand stitching,...
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This beginner series shows the amateur brush painters how to execute the intricacies of the Chinese brush painting, step-by-step. With hundreds of illustrations in beautiful color, and a wide selection of templates and styles, this is a must-have guide for those new...
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How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, and tea in China with confidence. One in a series of four titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should...
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The earliest traces of Chinese folk masks, dating back to the prehistoric age, have been found in the rock paintings in Guangxi and Inner Mongolia. Besides, human imagery wearing masks was often the subject for archaic earthen and mural decorations. In the following...
China has long been a "country of jade" that shines in world civilization history. The Chinese nation has respected, honored, revered, loved and cherished jade for a history of over 8,000 years. Chinese jade art, veiled in mystery and carrying spiritual...
This is a Chinese-English bilingual book for learning Chinese calligraphy. In the learning of Chinese calligraphy, we offer both fundamental knowledge as well as exercises for progressive practice. For the basic Chinese calligraphy knowledge, key components in the...
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New Year Picture (Nianhua) derives its name from the age-old custom of Chinese New Year decorations. A fascinating and popular art form, it in fact constitutes a separate branch of traditional Chinese painting. The concept of New Year Picture refers to painted...
Fully illustrated with color photos. Chinese folk embroidery is a type of arts and crafts for both esthetic appreciation and practical use. The embroidered works have high decorative value, often with exquisite designs, and represent Chinese folk culture and...
Learn the stories behind Chinese folk toys, including their history, classification and connection to seasons, customs and festivals. Enjoy perusing more than 200 photos of traditional toys from various regions while reading about their significant cultural...
For scrapbookers tired of the same old same old, Scrapbook Asian Style! is chock full of new ideas and inspiration for creating beautiful scrapbook pages. It's perfect for experienced scrapbookers who are looking for something new to try in their layouts and for...
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Simply add color to this gallery of wild and tame creatures to create 23 realistic images of pandas, giraffes, deer, leopards, zebras and other animals in their natural habitats, as well as cats, dogs, and pigs. Use crayons, markers, watercolors, or colored pencils...
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In ancient China, Emperors used seals to proclaim their decrees to their people, officials used seals to exercise their power, merchants used seals to demonstrate their credibility, land-lords used seals to protect their small properties. Gradually, seals became...