When we think of Chinese handicrafts, Feng Shui and Hong Tze are the things that come to our mind inevitably. We are very much aware of the term Hong Tze, but most of us do not have the information that- what is Hong Tze? Hong Tze is actually a red...
Have you heard of cork art? Well, cork is very rare but is a very beautiful medium of handicraft in some parts of the globe. China for instance is the leading craft place for cork art. Here is a brief history: The cork sculpture or the cork art is a type...
Love Sushi? If your answer is ‘yes’, then this blog is at your best interest. Sushi is a global food now a days as more and more people has fallen in love with it. It has become so globally adored that we often tend to forget that Sushi is a...
Of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, the horse stands out for the many attributes it symbolizes. For centuries, the horse has been indispensable to man, as man’s partner in war and in peace. The horse has also been used in transportation for centuries. Long tamed, domesticated and bred by...
Are you throwing a dinner party for your friends, family? You already have a great dinner set and all. But your menu starts with soups and appetizers. And we often tend to miss out on the appropriate crockery for the soup. We somehow manage it most of the time with...
China is a much diversified country. At the age of technology while it is excelling in the glossy looking glitzy machine made products, on the other side their artisans and craftsmen are busy crafting handmade products too! China is a hub of handicraft product and they are using many different...
Ages before, framing of art in various forms had been the greatest wall engagement device. Today, when the world is obsessed with minimalistic neat walls, there is only place for the best framed art work, especially from the handicraft industry. Walls have always been the open canvas of display art....
The Oriental influence can be seen everywhere in interior decorating! From decorative elephants to ancient style swords, the Oriental inspired style of decorating will liven up the most staid and plain of interiors. The Oriental cork carvings are extremely delicate. The sculptures are handcrafted down to the finest detail. They...
If you believe in the power of Feng Shui, then you must have wondered about the power of trunk up elephants! Isn’t it? So these questions must be running your mind: Is it good Feng Shui to have the elephant in your home or office? And, if it is good,...
