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| Crazy funny character style |
| "Funny, Out look wear, Well-being" is the slogan of Body Pops, a sweet-candy-like undergarment brand favored by the younger generation. It is well known for its exaggerated bright color, comfortable m... |
| From: Xuan Chu | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Ladies' wear |
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| Palace embroideries |
| Beijing Embroidery, also known as Palace Embroidery, was usually stitched for the royal court in ancient China. It is considered one of "the eight consummate handicrafts of Beijing". To make an embroi... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Clay figurines |
| Clay figurine is a type of traditional Chinese folk art. It combines sculpting and painting to make a beautiful end product. This method dates back to the Shang Dynasty over 3,500 years ago, when arti... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Vivid golden-cicada monkeys |
| The "golden-cicada monkey", made of some raw material of Chinese traditional medicine, is a handicraft unique to Beijing. The small monkey's head and limbs are made of cicada's cast-off skin, while th... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Handmade mini-vehicles |
| When I was visiting the second floor of Baigong Handicraft Museum, the small shop specializing in handmade mini-vehicles lured me in. |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Beautifully-sculpted lacquer plates |
| "Mainstream lacquer sculpture" is a treasure of traditional arts and crafts in Minnan of southern China, where it has enjoyed popularity over the past three hundred years. It combines the essences of ... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Kappa, fashionable sportswear |
| Kappa is a world-famous sportswear brand from Italy. Now the brand has been well-accepted by Beijing youngsters for its good quality and reasonable price. I visited the outlet on the north side of Tiy... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Casual wear |
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| Ivory carving artifacts |
| As a naturally perfect sculpture material, ivory features not only solid, compact texture, but also gem-like luster. Elaborate ivory handicrafts are art treasures that transcend time. It has been cons... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Art of paper, scissors and hands |
| Paper-cut is a time-honored Chinese folk art. In the past, people used to post red-colored paper-cut works on doors, windows or furniture as decoration, hoping to keep evils away and bring happiness. |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Handcrafts |
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| Thousand-sole children's shoes |
| For thousands of years, Chinese people have been keeping a tradition of making thousand-sole shoes. The name comes from the implication of "a thousand layers" to the shoe, intricately sewn by hand usi... |
| From: Jason Jia | Published: 2008-04-24 | CATEGORY : Shoes |
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