Chinese Cloisonne

Cloisonne is a unique artwork with a long history. Although the technique was transmitted to China from the Western, the Chinese cloisonne is the peak of perfection with Beijing as its cradle. The earliest extant products were made in the Yuan dynasty and the Ming dynasty is the prosperity of cloisonne. In particular, during the Jingtai period, the technique was further improved and a number of fine products were made. And the Qing Dynasty witnessed a peak of development of cloisonne in both color and technique...

Chinese Cloisonne

Chinese Embroidery

As a major division of Chinese martial art, Taiji Quan has a far-reaching influence around the world. Nowadays, more and more people are interested in Taiji Quan and the clinical researches are trying to unveil the relationship between Taiji Quan and health. Most of universities in China make Taiji Quan as a public course. It has been common scenes to see many people practicing Taiji Quan in squares and gardens accompanied with music. Along with Yoga, Taiji Quan is one of the fastest growing fitness and health maintenance activities in some western countries...

Chinese Embroidery

Chinese Knots

Having a long history, the Chinese knots are the condensation of the ancient Chinese wisdom, reflecting the grace and profundity of Chinese culture. During prehistoric period, Chinese people began to attaché tying animal pelts to their bodies to keep warm, which was the embryo of the Chinese knots. With the advance of civilization, the functions of knots broke the limitation of fastening and wrapping, became more and more various. Knots are also used to record events and the knots which were specified as ornament were created. Appeared in ancient time, flourished in Tang and Song Dynasty, reached its pinnacle in Ming and Qing Dynasty, the Chinese knots gradually exceeded its original functions and become folkloric handcraft imbued with high level artistic value...

Chinese Knots

Chinese Jade

Regarded to be” the essence of heaven and earth” Chinese jade has a long history. The earliest jade ware found in China dates back more than 12,000 years. Many countries boast their jade ware culture but none of them can match China’s long jade ware history. Some jade ware remained with Chinese civilization and become priceless treasure. Thanks to its intrinsic characteristics, jade always symbolize nobility, perfection, constancy, and immortality...

Chinese Jade