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Shadow play - Traditional Chin Shadow play - Traditional Chinese Art
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Have you even heard Shadow play? If you have, are you wondering what exactly it is and how it is performed? If not, do you want to join us in this discovery of shadow play which is centuries-old and deeply-rooted in the folk life in China? Let’s talk about it now.
What is shadow play? It is perhaps as hard to define as it is easy to enjoy. Shadow Play is one of the most popular folk opera with stage props in China. It is a kind of performing art with manifold arias and genres. As an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment, it uses opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. And you can find some common ground between it with puppet play for they are both performed by means of props.
And then, how did this unordinary art formed in China? It is quite indefinite. Legend has it that Emperor Wudi of the Western Han Dynasty became depressed after the death of his favorite concubine. To help him cope with his loss, an occultist sculpted a wooden figure in her likeness and projected the sculpture's shadow on a curtain for the emperor. Seeing the shadow was a source of comfort to the emperor, who believed the shadow was her spirit. That is the story of how Chinese shadow plays began.
The folk art became flourished in the Song Dynasty. Its popularity culminated in the Yuan Dynasty, when it was a common form of recreation in the barracks of Mongolian troops. The conquering Mongols spread it to distant countries - Persia, Arabia and Turkey. Later, it was introduced to Southeastern Asian countries. It gained popularity in Europe in the mid-18th century, after French missionaries to China took the shadow figures back to France. Fascinated by the figures, they began performing shadow plays. In 1767, such performances were put on in Paris and Marseilles. Famous German poet Goethe in 1774 introduced a Chinese shadow play to a German audience at an exhibition. He was extremely fond of this oriental art form. On August 28, 1781 he celebrated his 32nd birthday with a Chinese shadow play performance.
Today, shadow puppets are made of leather instead of wood because leather is lighter, easier to manipulate and less difficult to carry. The puppets are painted with colors representing different human qualities - kindness, wickedness, beauty or ugliness. During performances, the "actors", controlled by guiding sticks, are held close to a white curtain, and their colored shadows are cast on the cloth by a powerful light. Behind the curtain the performers manipulate the silhouettes to act, accompanied by songs, music or dialogues. The plays can be quite dramatic and, when it comes to fairy tales or kungfu stories, the "actors" may be made to ride on clouds or perform unusual feats, to audiences' enjoyment, like the one entitled "Monkey King's fights against Ox-King" recently staged at the shadow play hall in the National Museum of China in Beijing.
I like traditional arts, so I really hope this classic folk art could be spread all over the world. And now more or less you acquaint yourself with shadow play, I hope you can enjoy it once you have a chance!
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Nepla & Tibetan Clothing & Acc Nepla & Tibetan Clothing & Accessories
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In Tibet, ox bones, pure silver, Tibet silver, tricolor copper, coral, agate and turquoise are the main materials for jewelries. Tibetan jewelry, treasured for its primitivism, roughness, and mystery, is used to remind the wearer that the truth is inside of him. In this Buddhism prevalent area, jewelry is no longer the simple decoration but becomes a big part of people’s life. Regardless of the daily life, the holiday or worships, people will ware all kinds of ornaments.
Ox Bones
At the concept of Tibetans, the oxen closely related to their lives are brave and sacred animals. People inscribe scriptures on ox skull which then used in sacrifice. Meanwhile, ox
bone is also unique decorative goods with original rough nature, giving the wearer a charm of wildness.
Tibetan Silver
Tibet Silver is a kind of alloy produced in Tibet and Nepal. The essential component includes nickel, copper and so on. It contains less silver so it is soft and easy to shape. The color is darker than pure silver and looks very primitive.
Turquoise was also called “Turkey Jade”. It is the December birthstone and the accepted gem for the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries. The beautiful luxuriant blue of Turquoise represents the power of love. It is regarded as a treasure that can change its color, if the lover shows unfaithfulness. In old time, people always related it with religion and superstition. Tibetan people particularly show respect to Turquoise and it is a sacred decoration material in religious rites.
Organic gems
In Tibetan culture Red Coral, amber, as well pearls are regarded as organic gems. Red Coral are traditionally worn to ward off negativity. It was used as a personal ornament combined with other two types, and used to decorate temples. The Chinese and the Hindus ornamented the figures of their gods with red coral, while in Tibet coral’s red color was believed to be symbolic of one of the incarnations of Buddha. Its use was so prevalent that even Marco Polo remarked upon it in the 13th century.
The idea of being free has always excited the designer and women's clothing should be about freedom and style. These series of nepal costumes have fully reflect the free idea and nostalgic re-creation. With the comfortable fabric of 100% cotton, nepal-style loose design, chic floral patterns, these Nepal costumes are all you need for your wardrobe this season. Be elegant and beautiful worn, this Unique Nepal costumes will make your look fabulous and stylish. Our designer's image is all about classy femininity with high-end look, yet at a totally affordable price-point. You are in "your" Nepal nostalgic mesh floral loose blouse, matching with a Levi's jean, Tod's shoes, and some special Nepal accessories, walking elegantly in the shopping mall, sort of like a model showing on the T-stage, you will be the center anytime. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring , pin , and earring. Its use antedates clothing, and it has been made of a variety of materials including berries, nuts, seeds, perforated stones, feathers, hair, teeth, bone, shells, ivory, and metals. Although bronze and silver have been used by primitive peoples and in modern handwrought jewelry, gold has usually been the preferred metal. Jewelry has been decorated by engraving, embossing, etching, and filigree, and by application of enamel, mosaic, gems , semiprecious stones, and glass.
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Japanese Robes and pajamas Japanese Robes and pajamas
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Imagine this situation….You tired after a long day of work and dressed in silky satin nightwear, just pushing yourself underneath the white sheets. Then you feel this caressed by these silky satin pajamas. I’m sure none of you would like to miss out on this feeling.
Most of the Japanese pajamas are made of Satin. It is a 2-piece set and has a Kimono like top and shorts. Jinbei can be worn outside or inside as a pajama. Jinbei has been enjoyed by Japanese men for a long time because of its casualness and comfort. It is also considered as the most preferred outfit to wear, when they want to relax and drink some beer on the patio deck on a hot sunny day!! If you like an art, you can also frame your Jinbei and display it in your wall. That would be a very nice Asian theme decoration and sure to bring a new flavor to your house.
In Japan, Yukata was mainly worn to the fireworks displays and the summer festivals. However, the popularity of this traditional clothing, Yukata, is growing. More designers for Yukata are emerging. More fashion magazines are covering about the Yukata every year. For this reason, you see more people wearing a Yukata on the street today as a fashion trend. Luckily in U.S, there are Japanese related events and festivals in most of the big cities. Therefore, you can wear a Yukata to those places. If you are interested in Anime, you can wear it to the Anime conventions. Also, if you are into fashion, you can wear it to some fashion events or shows. Another great thing you can do with a Yukata is to use it as a decoration of the house. If you own a Yukata, why don't you showcase the beauty of it. It will bring a very elegant Ethnic flavor to your home for sure!!
For Women, however, might need some practice to get used to. In Japan, some people even pay for someone to help you wearing Yukata. Therefore we wouldn't say it is very easy, However, Yukata doesn't require lots of layers of undergarments like other types of Kimono do. This makes Yukata much easier to wear. There are two parts which could be troublesome for someone who wears a Yukata for the first time. One is when you fold the Yukata around the waist to make an Ohashori ( folded fabric which can be seen below an Obi) and the other is where you have to make a ribbon (or Other shapes) with an Obi. If you are totally new to Yukata, we recommend for you to get a Tsukuri-Obi which already has a pre-tied ribbon for easy wear. It is not very difficult to wear a Yukata, however we strongly recommend to practice before the day you actually wear it. Once you practice and learn how to wear a Yukata, you can wear it with no time. For Men... it is very easy. Since men do not have to make an Ohashori ( folded fabric around the waist ), you wear Yukata just like you wear a robe. Just make sure to pick the right Yukata size for you.
With the Silky satin Pajamas as your nightwear, get ready to feel cozy and curly with your partner, and make those nights more sensuous. These pajamas are easy to wear, need less care, and you can just wear them in your house while you are having a holiday. That will help you cool yourself in summers and feel cozy in those chilly winters. You will feel loose and relaxed when you wear this nightwear.
This nightwear comes in every possible shade. You can choose from the deep shades to make you look bold to the pretty and romantic pastel shades. The red satin and deep blue pajamas are real hot stuff to wear as a nightwear. While you have all the other colours to choose from, white colour emerges as a winner. The white colored pajamas always give you a sense of feminine and purity. They evoke an aura of innocence, which might prove to be a very erotic underwear for your man. While white colour is pure, black colour suggests you are passionate and adventurous.
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GoodOrient has evolved back from 1998 as a hobbyist Asian theme webstore to what is now one of the leading fully-fledged Asian Specialty E-stores in the world. Proud to say, we are undeniably the earliest pioneers who first brought about the greatest range of delightful Eastern wares onto the Internet. With fanciful selections of traditional and modern Asian-inspired apparel, exotic home decor as well as unique gifts and souvenirs, we have gradually become the one-stop shop for those who aspire to bring home something a little different. Having served thousands of online customers from every corner of the globe,we can truly say that our vast experience in selling Asian specialty goods as well as meeting our customer expectations is second to none.Our website offers an exciting range of Oriental apparel, accessories and home accents from countries around Asia, especially China. Our specialty lies in distinctive Eastern-style apparel with a strong historical influence such as the "Cheongsam", "Qipaos" or "Long Dress" worn by women of royal status back in the Manchu era and has gained popularity even up till today. However, times have changed and so will styles of cheongsam and the way it is worn. Nowadays, many of our qipaos are infused with a twist of western modernity whilst maintaining its ethnic charm, thus giving birth to the term "Asian-Inspired". Since 1998, GoodOrient has been centre of the movement to bring stylish qipao garments with a modern twist onto the Internet. Our clothing designs are constantly innovated according to latest.
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GoodOrient has evolved back from 1998 as a hobbyist Asian theme webstore to what is now one of the leading fully-fledged Asian Specialty E-stores in the world. Proud to say, we are undeniably the earliest pioneers who first brought about the greatest range of delightful Eastern wares onto the Internet. With fanciful selections of traditional and modern Asian-inspired apparel, exotic home decor as well as unique gifts and souvenirs, we have gradually become the one-stop shop for those who aspire to bring home something a little different. Having served thousands of online customers from every corner of the globe,we can truly say that our vast experience in selling Asian specialty goods as well as meeting our customer expectations is second to none.Our website offers an exciting range of Oriental apparel, accessories and home accents from countries around Asia, especially China. Our specialty lies in distinctive Eastern-style apparel with a strong historical influence such as the "Cheongsam", "Qipaos" or "Long Dress" worn by women of royal status back in the Manchu era and has gained popularity even up till today. However, times have changed and so will styles of cheongsam and the way it is worn. Nowadays, many of our qipaos are infused with a twist of western modernity whilst maintaining its ethnic charm, thus giving birth to the term "Asian-Inspired". Since 1998, GoodOrient has been centre of the movement to bring stylish qipao garments with a modern twist onto the Internet. Our clothing designs are constantly innovated according to latest.
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GoodOrient has evolved back from 1998 as a hobbyist Asian theme webstore to what is now one of the leading fully-fledged Asian Specialty E-stores in the world. Proud to say, we are undeniably the earliest pioneers who first brought about the greatest range of delightful Eastern wares onto the Internet. With fanciful selections of traditional and modern Asian-inspired apparel, exotic home decor as well as unique gifts and souvenirs, we have gradually become the one-stop shop for those who aspire to bring home something a little different. Having served thousands of online customers from every corner of the globe,we can truly say that our vast experience in selling Asian specialty goods as well as meeting our customer expectations is second to none.Our website offers an exciting range of Oriental apparel, accessories and home accents from countries around Asia, especially China. Our specialty lies in distinctive Eastern-style apparel with a strong historical influence such as the "Cheongsam", "Qipaos" or "Long Dress" worn by women of royal status back in the Manchu era and has gained popularity even up till today. However, times have changed and so will styles of cheongsam and the way it is worn. Nowadays, many of our qipaos are infused with a twist of western modernity whilst maintaining its ethnic charm, thus giving birth to the term "Asian-Inspired". Since 1998, GoodOrient has been centre of the movement to bring stylish qipao garments with a modern twist onto the Internet. Our clothing designs are constantly innovated according to latest.
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GoodOrient has evolved back from 1998 as a hobbyist Asian theme webstore to what is now one of the leading fully-fledged Asian Specialty E-stores in the world. Proud to say, we are undeniably the earliest pioneers who first brought about the greatest range of delightful Eastern wares onto the Internet. With fanciful selections of traditional and modern Asian-inspired apparel, exotic home decor as well as unique gifts and souvenirs, we have gradually become the one-stop shop for those who aspire to bring home something a little different. Having served thousands of online customers from every corner of the globe,we can truly say that our vast experience in selling Asian specialty goods as well as meeting our customer expectations is second to none.Our website offers an exciting range of Oriental apparel, accessories and home accents from countries around Asia, especially China. Our specialty lies in distinctive Eastern-style apparel with a strong historical influence such as the "Cheongsam", "Qipaos" or "Long Dress" worn by women of royal status back in the Manchu era and has gained popularity even up till today. However, times have changed and so will styles of cheongsam and the way it is worn. Nowadays, many of our qipaos are infused with a twist of western modernity whilst maintaining its ethnic charm, thus giving birth to the term "Asian-Inspired". Since 1998, GoodOrient has been centre of the movement to bring stylish qipao garments with a modern twist onto the Internet. Our clothing designs are constantly innovated according to latest.
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GoodOrient has evolved back from 1998 as a hobbyist Asian theme webstore to what is now one of the leading fully-fledged Asian Specialty E-stores in the world. Proud to say, we are undeniably the earliest pioneers who first brought about the greatest range of delightful Eastern wares onto the Internet. With fanciful selections of traditional and modern Asian-inspired apparel, exotic home decor as well as unique gifts and souvenirs, we have gradually become the one-stop shop for those who aspire to bring home something a little different. Having served thousands of online customers from every corner of the globe,we can truly say that our vast experience in selling Asian specialty goods as well as meeting our customer expectations is second to none.Our website offers an exciting range of Oriental apparel, accessories and home accents from countries around Asia, especially China. Our specialty lies in distinctive Eastern-style apparel with a strong historical influence such as the "Cheongsam", "Qipaos" or "Long Dress" worn by women of royal status back in the Manchu era and has gained popularity even up till today. However, times have changed and so will styles of cheongsam and the way it is worn. Nowadays, many of our qipaos are infused with a twist of western modernity whilst maintaining its ethnic charm, thus giving birth to the term "Asian-Inspired". Since 1998, GoodOrient has been centre of the movement to bring stylish qipao garments with a modern twist onto the Internet. Our clothing designs are constantly innovated according to latest.
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