What to Buy Someone Who Loves Hanfu
Hanfu wearers do not need another robe. What they cannot buy enough of is ornaments that match the outfits they already own - and that is the gift that lands.
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Gifts for Crafters Who Have Everything
The crafter in your life has the tools and the materials. What they almost never have is a finished piece made by somebody else - which makes that the best gift you can give them.
Christmas Gift Guide: Handmade Chinese Heritage Jewelry
A guide to giving hand-wound Chinese silk flowers at Christmas: what suits which recipient, how the price bands run, and how far ahead to order so it arrives in time.
Chinese Wedding Fan: Why Brides Carry a Tuanshan
A Chinese bridal fan is not a prop. The bride holds it in front of her face, and the groom has to earn its removal with a poem - a custom recorded from the Tang dynasty.
How to Choose Your First Chinese Hairpin
Your first Chinese hairpin should be one you will actually wear: light enough for your hairstyle, small enough for daily outfits, and in a color that already exists in your wardrobe. Here is how to decide.
Chinese Wedding Hair Accessories: A Complete Guide for Brides
Chinese bridal hair is built from four or five separate pieces, and which ones you need depends entirely on the outfit. Here is what each ornament is called, what it does, and how to choose the right set.