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West Lake silk umbrellas
Known as "flowers of West Lake," West Lake silk umbrellas were first created in 1932. Made with unique regional varieties of light bamboo and silk, the umbrella has since gained popularity as a traditional handicraft of Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province.
March 13, 2024
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Experience the charm of Hangzhou Embroidery
Jin Jiahong launched an exhibition of her Hangzhou Embroidery works at the Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum on Jan 19.
January 22, 2024
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3rd Biennale of Natural Dyes unveils 'Colors of Nations' in Hangzhou
The contemporary art and design section of the third Biennale of Natural Dyes, titled Colors of Nations, made its debut at the Fashion Pavilion of the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou on Nov 15.
November 16, 2023
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Chu Yan: Let the world see the beauty of China
At the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, many spectators are amazed by the chapter "National Style and Elegance". Watch the video.
November 2, 2023
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Living Heritage: Chinese Silk Craftsmanship
Delicate, lustrous, and soft to the touch. The ethereal fabric that we now call silk has threaded its way throughout China's history.
July 25, 2023
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The fabric of Chinese culture
Silk has always been interwoven with the nation's history, and the textiles that employ the fine material remain sought after the world over.
July 25, 2023
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Hungarian aristocratic textiles exhibited in Hangzhou
An exhibition titled Silk Robes for Princes – Luxury Silks and Velvets from Hungary's Esterhazy Treasury recently opened at the China Silk Museum.
July 18, 2023
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Hanfu craze takes off amid growing cultural confidence
Hangzhou, Changsha and Kunming, the latest sign of a growing craze for hanfu among young Chinese people.
July 17, 2023
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