I fell in love with Chinese ancestor paintings the first time I saw one, many years ago. It was mesmerizing, of exquisite quality, and I wanted to know more about this art form. Why had I never seen these beautiful paintings before?
My search for information quickly revealed that Chinese ancestor paintings were generally hidden and [...]
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Antique Ancestor Paintings
Bag It!
These stylish one-of-a-kind waterproof totes are created entirely from recycled rice and feed bags, and they — like the gold and diamond bangle bracelets and embroidered, sequined and beaded mules — are items I never intended to carry. But everywhere I went people were asking me where I got my shopping bags!
Not only are they [...]
Timeless Silk Tapestries
This antique handmade Peshawar tapestry is almost 5′ x 5′ and (technically) it’s for sale…but it’s so beautiful I keep it tucked away in my office, where it hangs (price tag implied) on the wall next to my desk. Is that wrong?
The colors and detail are amazing. Every time I look at it I see [...]
