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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong checks materials at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroider

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows cheongsams at Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, painting

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a portrait of Jiang Manzong at Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong helps a customer to select cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embr

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong (R) guides a student on a knot button class at Qingyun Middle School in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embr

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows cheongsams at Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, painting

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong (back) guides his apprentice Wu Yuting at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing cu

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong introduces the "Jixiang Ruyi" cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong walks into the Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, painting, hollowin

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong irons a piece of semi-finished cheongsam at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a cheongsam at Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, paintin

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong (L) irons a piece of semi-finished cheongsam at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sew

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong shows a Pankou (knot button) at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cheongsams with dragon and phoenix patterns are seen at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, em

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong (L) helps a customer to select cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cheongsams with dragon and phoenix patterns are seen at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, em

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong shows a Pankou (knot button) at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving line

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows cheongsams at Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, painting

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong (L) helps a customer to try on a cheongsam sample at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows cheongsams at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, pain

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, pai

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer selects cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, painting, ho

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a Pankou (knot button) on a cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in east China's Shanghai. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curvin

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong helps a customer to select cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embr

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qinwei (L), an apprentice of Jiang Manzong, teaches a student on making knot button at Qingyun Middle School in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fri

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong helps a customer to try on a cheongsam sample at a training institute for Longfeng Cheongsam in Shanghai, east China, May 31, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, se

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-LONGFENG CHEONGSAM-INHERITOR (CN)

(230606) -- SHANGHAI, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Manzong introduces a cheongsam at the Longfeng Cheongsam store in Shanghai, east China, May 30, 2023. Cheongsam, or Qipao, is a traditional wearing of Chinese women which takes inspiration from the ethnic clothing of Manchu people. Evolving with the time, it nowadays represents a new fashion for Chinese women who value the tradition and elegance. As a representative of Shanghai-style cheongsam which emphasizes the beauty of woman's curve, the Longfeng cheongsam traces back to the reign of China's Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 2011, the hand-making crafts of Longfeng cheongsam was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritages. In the same year, the Longfeng cheongsam amazed the whole world during an international cultural heritage expo held at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Longfeng cheongsam mainly has nine crafts, namely inlaying pieces, rimming the inlaid pieces, making fringes, sewing curving lines, embroidering, pain

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Maruyama Okyo - Woman sitting on an Elephant's back.

Reproduction of a painting on a Japanese hanging scroll by Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795), depicting a woman sitting on an Elephant's back. Date: late 18th century

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James Hallett, the Sussex Charlatan

Illustration of James Hallett, the Sussex Charlatan in his consulting room with ladies waiting outside the door, circa 1795, by Clifford Thompson, circa 1822. HPG/8/2/1 (xxiii) Date: circa 1795

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Coin marked James Hallett-Curer of All Diseases

Illustration showing the design for a coin marked James Hallett-Curer of All Diseases, 1795. HPG/8/6/12 Date: 1795