Chinese Art
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Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
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How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
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Chinese seal engraving
Zhuànkè (篆刻) is an ancient art that combines calligraphy, sculpture, and aesthetics. Learning to engrave a seal is like diving into the refined world of Chinese culture, where each stroke...
Chinese seal engraving
Zhuànkè (篆刻) is an ancient art that combines calligraphy, sculpture, and aesthetics. Learning to engrave a seal is like diving into the refined world of Chinese culture, where each stroke...
Chinese Culture
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Natural and Traditional Materials in Jewelry
Carry a fragment of nature Choosing jewelry made from natural and traditional materials is more than just an aesthetic choice. It's a gesture of grounding, respect for nature, and connection...
Natural and Traditional Materials in Jewelry
Carry a fragment of nature Choosing jewelry made from natural and traditional materials is more than just an aesthetic choice. It's a gesture of grounding, respect for nature, and connection...
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Traditional Chinese festivals
Some holidays are still widely celebrated, while others have become rarer or merged with other events such as Qingming or the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Traditional Chinese festivals
Some holidays are still widely celebrated, while others have become rarer or merged with other events such as Qingming or the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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The 24 Chinese Solar Periods
The 24 solar periods are of capital importance in Chinese culture. They mark the seasons, guide agriculture and influence certain traditions and festivities. This age-old system continues to be used,...
The 24 Chinese Solar Periods
The 24 solar periods are of capital importance in Chinese culture. They mark the seasons, guide agriculture and influence certain traditions and festivities. This age-old system continues to be used,...
The Tutorials
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🎀 Hair tutorial: Romantic braid with hair ribbon
🎀 Hair tutorial: Romantic braid with hair ribbon The hair ribbon (发带 fādài ) is one of the softest accessories in hanfu hairstyles. It enhances a braid while adding a...
🎀 Hair tutorial: Romantic braid with hair ribbon
🎀 Hair tutorial: Romantic braid with hair ribbon The hair ribbon (发带 fādài ) is one of the softest accessories in hanfu hairstyles. It enhances a braid while adding a...
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Hair tutorial: Simple bun with a hair clip
In this video tutorial, discover how to create a classic braided bun , held in place by a carved wooden hairpin .
Hair tutorial: Simple bun with a hair clip
In this video tutorial, discover how to create a classic braided bun , held in place by a carved wooden hairpin .
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🌞 Summer Hairstyle Tutorial: Easily unlock two ...
Summer is here, and with it, the desire to feel light, fresh, and pretty without spending hours in front of the mirror. Today, I'm offering you a quick and easy...
🌞 Summer Hairstyle Tutorial: Easily unlock two ...
Summer is here, and with it, the desire to feel light, fresh, and pretty without spending hours in front of the mirror. Today, I'm offering you a quick and easy...
