The bluish white porcelain was glittering and had the reputation of artificial jade, so it became famous home and abroad and was exported to Europe in large amount. At that time, Europeans were not able to make porcelain,so porcelain from China, especially from Changnan, was warmly welcomed. ...
With openness and inclusiveness, China's "porcelain capital" Jingdezhen is gaining new vitality amid the preservation and inheritance of the ceramic culture. Join Xinhua's Wu Yao as she explores the tradition of ceramic craftsmanship which has thrived in the city for over 2,000 years. Produced ...
When porcelain arrived in Europe from China in the 16th century, it caused a sensation. Potters in Jingdezhen had made a magical material never seen before. Only they knew the production process which was a closely guarded secret. But over time, Dutch potters began crafting their own hi...
On the first day of Zheng Yue (the first month of the Lunar New Year), offer New Year's greetings to relatives and friends, and hand out red envelopes containing cash to the younger family members. On the second day of Zheng Yue, married daughters return to their parents' home to ...
A French girl (R front) learns to make Zongzi,a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, at Longtan Park in Beijing, capital of China, June 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) This Paris-Beijing-Istanbul motorhome journey crosses many provinces in China,...
Read the full-text online article and more details about "MONEY: Handle with Care: How to Be Made in China ; COLLECTING: The Porcelain That Keeps Putting on Value" by Birtles, Jasmine - The Independent on Sunday (London, England), May 3, 2004By Birtles...
Using a squat toilet is very simple, but may take some getting used to for first-timers. Follow these step-by-step guidelines for a perfect execution each time.
culture of creativity has a long and splendid history in China. China has produced countless inventions and discoveries that have advanced human civilization and benefited human well-being. Some examples are papermaking, printing, gunpowder, compass, porcelain, silk, tea, acupuncture, etc. China has...
If your furniture has cardboard or even foam boards as backdrops you can paint them, but you need to make sure they are secure or else they will curl up when paint is applied. It is best to make sure all the staples/nails are being held holding in place and then paint. If you remo...
Can you make some things that make you think of China? How many can you list? You may say tea, fireworks and so on,but don't forget porcelain(瓷器) . People always think porcelain is the symbol of China. Even the English word for porcelain is simply “china".During the Song Dynasty...