Chinese craft

A Chinese wheelbarrow is a hand-pulled cart featuring two handles to pull or push it ahead. Ancient Chinese texts differ on who was the first person to invent the Chinese Wheelbarrow. There is a text that credits the invention to Ko Yu, a mythical figure in ancient China who is...

Chinese tassels are a popular element in Chinese culture, and we usually see them in their full glory during Chinese celebrations like Chinese New Year. However, did you know that these tassels hold meaning in Chinese culture and are not just for decorative purposes? If you’d like to know...

The development of keys by different communities arose from the desire to keep property safe. A well-locked house would be protected from invasion by burglars. The Chinese had their unique lock designs. However, their locks meant more than just protecting their houses. They also had lock charms to protect...

Zhuge Liang is credited with inventing the wheelbarrow in ancient China. Liang worked for the Hans state in the 3rd century AD. During the Hans state campaign against the state of Cao Wei, Liang invented the wooden ox to transport military supplies to the soldiers on the battlefield. Over time...

One of the most popular weapons used in ancient China was the crossbow, which contributed heavily towards the success of the Chinese states against foreigners and the supremacy of various Chinese empires. If you’re curious to know how these crossbows worked, what materials they were made of, what they...

Agriculture was a central practice among many communities in the past. To improve production, they invented different tools to aid them in covering the more extensive ground. In this article, we discuss the plough as designed by the Chinese. The Chinese used the plow to loosen and turn the...

Invented around the first century, the armillary sphere was used for millennia to calculate the position of different celestial bodies relative to one’s position on Earth. Although today it is considered to have crude accuracy, it nevertheless survives as a helpful teaching tool. What is an armillary sphere? An...

Besides their minimal and appealing aesthetics, bamboo steamers are considered one of the healthiest ways to prepare many meals, including dumplings, buns, fish fillets, chicken, vegetables, and sticky rice. Bamboo steamers are one of the earliest methods of cooking and reheating food. So, what is a bamboo steamer? Where...

This is a Chinese flute made of bamboo and is famous for its gentle, soft sound. The Xiao is pitched lower than the Dizi to produce a mellow and melancholic sound. What are xiao instrument called? This instrument is also called Dongxiao, where Dong means hole. In ancient Chinese, this...

The suona instrument, also called Laba,dida, or Haidi, is a woodwind musical equipment that produces a loud and magnificent sound. The tool is popular among the Chinese and is frequently used in music ensembles. What Is Suona? Suona was first introduced to China to inspire soldiers on the battlefield due...