CHINA ARTS & CRAFTS 

Batik Tapestry - Batik is an ancient art that reached its peak of development on the Indonesian island of Java.  Dutch traders were so impressed by this craft that in 1835, they brought Batik artists back to Holland with them when they returned from trading trips. Chinese Fans - The Chinese elevated the common fan to an art form.  We know that leaves and bird feathers were used as early fans but China gets credit for being the first place where fans were manufactured. Gold Leaf Lacquer - Gold Leaf Lacquer ware is one of the finest crafts produced in China. It involves a 20 step process that converts normal objects of porcelain or wood into beautiful masterpieces. Each piece is hand painted and gilded with gold leaf, then finished with over 10 coats of lacquer, a process that can take up to a month to complete. Cloisonne is a famous traditional enamelware with a history of over 500 years. Cloisonné is one of the famous arts and crafts of Beijing. The making of cloisonné requires an elaborate and complicated process involving numerous steps and taking countless hours to complete. Brass & Bronze - We stock an amazing selection of Brass and Bronze sculptures from the artists of China and India. Choose from detailed Dragons, Foo Dogs, and more. Scroll Paintings - The art of the Chinese scroll painting dates back at least 4,000 years.  This art form is considered by many people as the highpoint aesthetically speaking during the cultural history of China civilization.  The Chinese use special brushes and inks to create calligraphy, which are the same tools used for the scrolls.  Stone Sculptures - Choose from our selection of Jade, Gemstone, and Soapstone carvings depicting Buddhas, Dragons, Eagles and more. Ceramic Sculptures - Amazing reproduction Tang Horses and other classic designs from Ancient China. Carved Bone & Wood - Intricate carvings of wood and bone including multi-layer sandalwood puzzle balls and miniature bone boxes. Silk Embroidery & Art - Choose from several different styles of work. Ready to frame Shu Embroidery, Pillow covers and Table decor featuring Beijing embroidery and much more. Inside Painted Snuff Bottles - One of the most famous and collectible types of snuff bottles is the inside or reverse painted. These little masterpieces are painted by reaching down through the neck of the bottle with a tiny curved brush or piece of bamboo. If painting through a quarter inch hole wasn't difficult enough, you also have to paint the object in reverse order since the first drop of paint to touch the glass will be in front of subsequent brush strokes. Thus the details must be painted before the subject. Eyes first, then face, then background. The "reverse" of how typical painters work. Peking Glass Snuff Bottles - Starting with a glass bottle they dip it one or more times into contrasting colors of molten glass, allowing each layer to cool and harden. Next, the layers are carefully carved away to create beautiful designs.

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