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2. Hanfu accessories - Wikipedia

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   Jade bracelets have been favoured by Chinese women since ancient times regardless of social ranking [8] and has been one of the most important form of jewellery in Chinese culture. [9] According to ancient Chinese beliefs, jade bracelets should be worn on the left hand as it is closest to the heart. [ 8 ]

3. Oil-paper umbrella - Wikipedia

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   The umbrella scaffold is made from green bamboo sticks, the colors and images are abundant including pictures of scenery, animals, people and flowers. The umbrella surfaces can have a square shape in addition to the traditional circular one. Oil-paper umbrellas in Thailand have unique features, which often entice tourists to buy them.

4. Umbrella - Wikipedia

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   The Chinese and Japanese traditional parasol, often used near temples, remains similar to the original ancient Chinese design. The ancient book of Chinese ceremonies, called Zhou Li ( The Rites of Zhou ), dating some 2,400 years ago, directs that a dais should be placed upon the imperial cars.

5. Chinese auspicious ornaments in textile and clothing

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   According to ancient Chinese legends, the moon rabbit (and/or rabbits) lived on the moon. [28] Following this ancient belief, rabbits which run amongst clouds are intended to symbolize the moon. [29] The moon rabbit is one of the Twelve Ornaments, which adorn the Emperor's imperial robe; it is depicted as a rabbit in a disc, which represents ...

6. Taiwanese superstitions - Wikipedia

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   Additionally, because the Chinese character for umbrella (傘) and scatter (散) are homophones, the use of umbrellas indoors is thought to scatter one's wealth and family. Colors in Chinese culture can be considered auspicious or inauspicious, and people avoid wearing monochrome outfits of black, red, or white.

7. 73 Amazing Pics That Show The Uniqueness Of China - AOL

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   China is a country of striking contrasts where ancient traditions meet new technology and serene rural landscapes coexist with nearby bustling megacities. So we put together a collection of photos ...

8. Archaeologists Found Someone They Never Expected in an ...

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   A Tang dynasty tomb decorated with colorful murals is providing a new glimpse into daily life in China during the 8 th century. Most interestingly, the murals show signs of Western influence ...

9. Popular fashion in ancient China - Wikipedia

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   As a great country of porcelain and ceramics, China has been making prominent and extraordinary achievements in this field.Whereas there is a huge system of porcelain industry in both Tang and Song dynasties, the representative achievements are the Tang Sancai (triple-colour ceramics) and the greatly developed porcelain styles respectively. [2]