Chinese furniture: Qing-Style Armchair
The Qing-style chair appears as a large stool with separate railings attached above, differing from integrated construction of the traditional chair with arm and back posts continuous with the legs below. Many have no back inclination, but are rather…
Medicine of Minority in China : Tibetan中国少数民族医学：藏族
With a history of over 2300 years, Tibetan medicine is a medical system featuring complete theoretical system, unique curing methods, and strong ethnic flavor. It is formed by virtue of long-term practice as well as continuous…
Chinese furniture: Lounge Chair
Deep-seated chairs were generally accompanied with an adjustable sloping backrest or a soft, cushioned mat for comfortable lounging; erotic paintings also demonstrate their compatibility for lovemaking. The folding lounge…
Medicine of Minority in China : Uygur中国少数民族医学：维吾尔族
In Northwest China’sXinjiangUygur Automonous Region, one of the four long-life areas worldwide, the Uygur medicines are well known. As a special part of Chinese medicines born in jokuls (snow- or…
Chinese furniture: Folding Chair
The folding chair was popularized during the Song dynasty, from which period both round-back and square-back examples are in evidence. Traditional Chinese terms include both jiaoyi (crossed [leg] chair)…
