https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la en-us 2016-11-21 03:03:05 UTC 2024-07-05 15:53:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Tent.png 452296126 https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989446 The beautiful mountains and rivers as well as the unique handicraft techniques gave birth to the gorgeous Nanjing Yunjin (Brocade). 

The value of Nanjing Yunjin does not depend from its size, but from the superb textile skills behind it. 

Every single piece of it takes six-person weeks to create. 

And that’s why it is so soft and lovely as the clouds, more valuable than gold. 

Can you imagine touching a delicate and flossy piece of brocade feels just like soft clouds? 

]]> 2016-11-21 03:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989446 452296126 https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989538 As the medium of cultural communication, Nanjing Yunjing does play an indispensable role in this respect. 

In the ancient time, with unique artistic value and charm, Nanjing Yunjin was always imperial tribute article connected the local and central. 

In the modern time, as a national gift, it was once presented to Japan’s Premier in 2000. 

It’s the greatest combination of tangible brocade and intangible craftsmanship. 

To show the brilliant history of China. 

And to show the willingness of China to communicate with the world. ]]> 2016-11-21 03:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989538 452296126 https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989756 Tulou buildings not only are comfortable dwelling, but also Mighty Fortresses. 

On one hand, the smart ancient Hakka people established a unique eco-system within the buildings. 

Like well-equipped drainage system, and food supply system. 

As a forbidden castle, it has its own self-dependence ability. 

On the other hand, people living in this area faced both natural and human threats. 

To protect themselves against bandits and wild beats, 

They use local material to build tall, muti-storey circular earthen buildings.]]> 2016-11-21 03:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989756 452296126 https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989922 Tulou is usually a large, enclosed and fortified earth building, rectangular or circular in configuration, 

With very thick load-bearing rammed earth walls between three and five storeys high and housing up to 80 families. 

Smaller interior buildings are often enclosed by these huge peripheral walls. 

It can contain halls, storehouses, wells, and living areas. 

The whole structure was like a small fortified city.   ]]> 2016-11-21 03:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/452296126/ophz8f4bo1la/wish/138989922