Moon Bed.

ca. 1870-1880

Artist not identified

Ningpo, China

Asian hardwoods, ivory

The Pazyryk carpet is named for the Siberian valley in which it was found, in 1949, near Russia’s borders with Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China. It is the oldest known knotted carpet, preserved in a Scythe tomb (kurgan) from the 4th -3th century B.C.

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Beijing-based artist Wang Yuyang’s Artificial Moon may resemble the famous Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball, but it’s meant to be a magnificent recreation of Earth’s only moon. Constructed from hundreds of compact fluorescent lightbulbs and at over 13 feet wide, the massive moon even has strategically placed lights to mimic the real moon’s craters and surface features.

Artificial Moon via http://www.boersligallery.com

Chinese leaf carving

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Zhuang Minority Girl (by Expatriate Games)

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Unicorns have been with us, in one form or another, since the dawn of history. It’s believed they were first described by the Chinese as a miraculous creature called the Ch’i lin (or K’i lin), a “great unicorn,” that radiated exquisite colors, had a voice like a thousand wind chimes, avoided fighting at all costs, lived for a thousand years, and had a horn twelve feet long. It was said that Ch’i lin walked so softly its hooves made no sound. Some believed this was because it was so soft-hearted it did not want to crush the blades of grass beneath its feet.

Ch’i lin was very special to the Chinese. It was a creature of great power and wisdom, and would show itself at special times. Its appearance was always considered a sign of good fortune. When a ruler was just and kind and the times peaceful and prosperous, the unicorn would appear in a glade. It would also appear when a great leader was about to die or be born.

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Information from Legends of the Unicorn

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The magnificent underground cave system traditionally called Reed Flute Cave and known today as the Palace of Natural Art lies beneath the city of Guilin, China, and is over 750 feet (240 meters) long. The first recorded visits to the cave took place over 1,000 years ago during China’s Tang Dynasty. Artificial lighting is used to enhance the stunning rock formations in the cave, which has been officially open for visitors since 1962. One of the largest parts of the cave system is the Crystal Palace of the Dragon King, which can hold up to 1,000 people and was used as an air raid shelter during World War II. The grotto features a solitary stalagmite that resembles a human being – it’s said that a visiting poet attempted to write about the beauty that greeted his eyes but took so long to find the right words he turned to stone.

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omg, this is gorgeous

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Guo Pei  started her designer career when she was 19. In 1986, she graduated from college and became one of the first professional designers in China. Guo Pei’s designs always contain Chinese elements, from embroidery to traditional patterns, but they also include modern influences. She combines oriental flavor with western cutting styles perfectly.

Now she runs a clothing design company called “Mei Gui Fang” or “Rose Workshop”. For ten years, she has been promoting the idea of high-quality tailor-made garments in china, and her clientele includes many of the biggest names in the country. Guo Pei says she will continue this work, and the pursuit of her lifelong dream, namely to design garments that will be remembered for generations.

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Dazu Wheel of Reincarnation…

In this 8-meter (25-foot) tall Buddhist relief, built sometime between the years 1177 and 1249, Mara, Lord of Death and Desire, clutches the Wheel of Reincarnation, which outlines the Buddhist cycle of reincarnation.

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Yangshao Culture Vases

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Yi Minority People in Yunnan Photo | TrekEarth 中国雲南省

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Chinese Dance

Forbidden City, Beijing, China (via 瑞士大龙)