The oldest blue textile in Anatolia has been found in Turkey, preserved for 4,000 years by a surprising accidental fire.
A recently uncovered 14th century shipwreck with a huge cargo of Yuan Dynasty porcelain offers a window into the storied ...
An embroidery reproduction of the classical Song Dynasty (960-1279) Chinese painting masterpiece A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains was the highlight of an exhibition at the Global Leaders' Meeting on ...
Related: 9 Enormous Thrift Stores In Wisconsin Where All Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True The wood itself is often spectacular, with rich grains and deep colors that only improve with age.
Among the debris, researchers identified over 2,350 pieces of rare blue-and-white porcelain produced during the Yuan Dynasty ...
Lotus shoes are tiny footwear associated with foot-binding, a beauty practice that lasted for at least a millennium in China.
The discovery of indigo-dyed hemp textiles at Beycesultan suggests the settlement produced exotic garments for the ancient social elite.
Natural light streams through large windows, illuminating the polished wood surfaces and making everything glow with that ...
A silk bedcover produced in a Guangzhou factory between the 18th and 20th centuries features embroidered mermaids.[Photo provided to China Daily] "Why launch a project so vast and time-consuming — the ...
Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries. An antique Chinese copper coin ...
An Antiques Roadshow guest was left astounded, exclaiming 'that's outrageous', when an item inherited from a late relative was valued at a five-figure sum. During the episode aired on Sunday, 4th ...
Nestled in the MFA’s Edward and Nancy Roberts Family Gallery are artworks that — not so long ago — adorned beds, hung across doors, or clothed children in Chinese villages. “One Hundred Stitches, One ...