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Traditional Arts & Crafts
An introduction to cloisonné
Cloisonné is a famous traditional enamelware with a history of over 500 years. It is known as the ‘Blue of Jingtai’ in China because blue was the first colour used for enamelling and Jingtai was the title of the 7th Ming Emperor during whose reign cloisonné became widely popular. A wide variety of luxury goods can be made from cloisonné, including vases, jars, bowls, plates, boxes, ashtrays and jewellery. The articles are brilliant in colour and splendid in design. Cloisonné is one of Beijing’s most famous arts and crafts and it is kn Read more
History
Chaos, diplomacy and invasion
Taizu(960-976)Renzong(1022-1063)
Gaozong(1127-1162)
Khubilai(1279-1294)
Five Dynasties : 907 – 923
Social and economic growth kept the Tang dynasty together during the years of disunion, known also as the Five Dynasties period. Handicraft guilds were first founded and paper money was introduced during this time. Not only did five short-lived dynasties form during this period, but ten independent states were also formed, primarily in Southern China.
Song Dynasty : Northern Song : 960 - 1127
To avoid the problems
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