Chinese craft

Since time immemorial, combs have always been an essential tool for grooming. Combs are among the oldest tools discovered by archaeologists, dating up to 5500BC. Who invented the hair comb – ancient Egyptians or Chinese The Egyptians were the earliest to invent a comb. They used them as a way...

Chinese people are known for their rich culture and history. Chinese magic mirror is one of the ancient Chinese arts that hold significant meaning for the people. To learn more facts about the Chinese magic mirror, this article will delve into what is a Chinese mirror, its history, the...

One of the best parts about ushering in a new year is the colorful fireworks that are set off into the sky. The loud sounds give us a touch of adrenaline which allows us to transition into the next year feeling so alive! Fireworks have been around for hundreds...

Chinese hair sticks and pins are used to hold buns in place. The sticks are called Ji or Fazan and were used by men and women. These sticks have a sharp end, and hair is coiled around them to make a perfect bun. Each pin has a unique name...

For centuries, Chinese scissors have been used to cut everything from silk to metal. The ancient manufacturing process of the Chinese scissors may lack a systematic record, but it has survived revolutions, wars, and communism. The blades have a hard and sharp bite due to the ancient technique of...

China is a country known for its rich history in so many things such as outfits, dances, music, and cuisines. China has also been the origin of many instruments, the rattle drum in this case. The Chinese rattle drum is an ancient instrument that evolved through the years and...

When you see the word snuff, you will automatically think of tobacco. The use of tobacco is widespread across the globe, but are you aware of the rich Chinese culture that involves snuff? A snuff bottle is a small container used to hold ground tobacco. The Chinese had beautiful...

The guqin is an essential part of China’s music history. The Chinese refer to playing a guqin as one of its four ancient arts. In the early 2000s, UNESCO identified guqin and its music as a World Cultural Heritage. A decade later, a guqin from the Song era sold...

Many people know the pipa as just a Chinese instrument that is played in Chinese opera orchestras. While this is true, the instrument also has a rich and beautiful history that many people don’t know about. The pipa has evolved over the years and what we see today is...

Does the term ‘Guzheng’ remind you of an amazing thing? Well, many people still get confused about what the Guzheng instrument is. Additionally, those who know what it is most of the time find it difficult to play it. Having, a greater understanding of the Guzheng instrument will help...