Silk in Chinese History and Culture
Silk (丝绸 ; sī chóu) has been an important part of Chinese history and culture for thousands of years. From...
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Tang Sancai 唐三彩: The Colorful Ceramics of the Tang Dynasty
When people hear the name Tang Sancai (唐三彩), many immediately assume that these ceramics only feature three colors. In fact,...
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Mo’e (抹额): The Chinese Forehead Ribbon
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Makeup (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Makeup)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Makeup Early Sui Dynasty to Early...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Makeup (Makeup Box)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Makeup Box (妆奁) Introduction Hello, I’m 张儒英 Zhang Ruying, and I am a traditional Chinese...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Makeup (Tang Dynasty: Women’s Makeup Steps)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Tang Dynasty: Steps of Women’s Makeup Applying Powder (傅粉) Flattening the Rouge (匀红) Drawing the...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Hairstyles (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Hairstyles)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Hairstyles Sui Dynasty and Early Tang...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Accessories (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Jewelry)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Jewelry Introduction Hello, I’m 张儒英 Zhang...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Accessories (Late Tang Dynasty, Chang’an Women 长安女子)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Late Tang Dynasty: Remnants Dreams of Dunhuang Chang’an Women (长安女子) Restoration Basis of the Image...
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