(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TENNIS

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TENNIS

(240730) -- PARIS, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pendants on the bag of Zhang Zhizhen of China are seen after the mixed doubles first round match of tennis against Luisa Stefani/Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil at Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wan Xiang)

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Intangible Cultural Heritage

QINGDAO, CHINA - JUNE 21, 2024 - Handmade fabric pendants are displayed in Liuwang town, West Coast New District, Qingdao, Shandong province, June 21, 2024.

III International Symposium on Specifics of managing patients with war trauma and post-traumatic disorders held in Ivano-Frankiv

III International Symposium on Specifics of managing patients with war trauma and post-traumatic disorders held in Ivano-Frankiv

IVANO-FRANKIVSK, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - Clay pendants created by the military in the rehabilitation center of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Hospital are presented during the III International Symposium "Specifics of managing patients with war traumas and post-traumatic disorders", Ivano-Frankivsk, western Ukraine.

III International Symposium on Specifics of managing patients with war trauma and post-traumatic disorders held in Ivano-Frankiv

III International Symposium on Specifics of managing patients with war trauma and post-traumatic disorders held in Ivano-Frankiv

IVANO-FRANKIVSK, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - Clay pendants created by the military in the rehabilitation center of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Hospital are presented during the III International Symposium "Specifics of managing patients with war traumas and post-traumatic disorders", Ivano-Frankivsk, western Ukraine.

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendants are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendants are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-TRADITIONAL SKILLS-LIVESTREAMING(CN)

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-TRADITIONAL SKILLS-LIVESTREAMING(CN)

(231122) -- YINCHUAN, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 3, 2023 shows driving cab pendants bearing embroidery in different patterns at Qiao Yaru's workshop in Haiyuan County of Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Traditional skills revitalized by livestreaming in remote towns" (Xinhua/Su Xing)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yongying shows a bracelet with textile elements of the Li ethnic group at home in Donghe Town of Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, June 7, 2023. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yongying makes toys with ethnic Li textiles at home in Donghe Town of Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, June 7, 2023. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows handbags made from ethnic Li textiles by Fu Yongying at her home in Donghe Town of Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yongying shows a pair of earrings with textile elements of the Li ethnic group in Donghe Town of Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, June 7, 2023. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yongying shows a pendant with textile elements of the Li ethnic group at home in Donghe Town of Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, June 7, 2023. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yongying (R) weaves ethnic Li textiles in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, June 6, 2023. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-DONGFANG-TEXTILE TECHNIQUES-WEAVER (CN)

(230610) -- DONGFANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yongying shows a sachet with textile elements of the Li ethnic group at home in Donghe Town of Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, June 7, 2023. The renowned textile techniques of the Li ethnic group in China's Hainan have a history of more than 3,000 years. Li people developed an entire system of techniques including spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering. In 2006, the Li textile techniques were listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Fu Yongying is a provincial-level inheritor of the traditional Li textile techniques. Inspired by successful experience of cultural and creative products, she has made a series of popular products including toys, sachets, earrings, bracelets, pendants, handbags, etc., bringing new vitality to the traditional Li textiles. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

Sanrio to offer Hello Kitty set for 18.9 million yen

Sanrio to offer Hello Kitty set for 18.9 million yen

TOKYO, Japan - Sanrio Co. will put on sale a platinum Hello Kitty figure with seven jeweled pendants (photo) for 18.9 million yen at the flagship department store of Mitsukoshi Ltd. in Tokyo's Nihombashi district. Sanrio will offer only one set from Dec. 5. The figure is 5.6 centimeters high and weighs 590 grams, while the pendants include rubies, pink sapphires and diamonds.

Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912

Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912

Selection of beautiful brooches, pendants and a necklace all made of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones Date: 1912

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IF ONLY

IF ONLY [US / BR 2004] PAUL NICHOLLS, JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT Date: 2004

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Sanrio to offer Hello Kitty set for 18.9 million yen

Sanrio to offer Hello Kitty set for 18.9 million yen

TOKYO, Japan - Sanrio Co. will put on sale a platinum Hello Kitty figure with seven jeweled pendants (photo) for 18.9 million yen at the flagship department store of Mitsukoshi Ltd. in Tokyo's Nihombashi district. Sanrio will offer only one set from Dec. 5. The figure is 5.6 centimeters high and weighs 590 grams, while the pendants include rubies, pink sapphires and diamonds. (Kyodo)

Traditional Culture Business Opportunities

Traditional Culture Business Opportunities

Hand-embroidered handicraft pendants are seen at the Yunguoshan Tea Tour Cultural Park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, April 24, 2021.

Traditional Culture Business Opportunities

Traditional Culture Business Opportunities

Hand-embroidered handicraft pendants are seen at the Yunguoshan Tea Tour Cultural Park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, April 24, 2021.