Although methods of silk production have evolved throughout its ancient history, technological advancements have been unable to alter one critical fact: throughout a silk worm's 28-day life span it can only produce about 100m(3280ft) of raw... View More

Pearls have been a part of Chinese history for more than 4,000 years when they were first discovered while searching for food within the ocean. Since its earliest discovery the pearl has played an integral role in Chinese culture in both ar... View More

The relevance of jade in Chinese history dates back more than 4000 years, staking a presence in the development of China's religions and civilizations, enduring the evolution of time and establishing a spiritual quality within society. Used... View More

For centuries calligraphy has remained one of China's treasured traditional arts. The aesthetic expression not only serves as a means of written communication, but also as an artful depiction of ones inner consciousness. The utmost regard w... View More