Inspire Through Words

Bienvenue dans notre mini-bibliothèque, un trésor de tutoriels de bricolage, d'idées cadeaux innovantes, un mélange éclectique d'artisanat et d'art, et mettant en vedette les maîtres artisans de Chine.

StoryIs it better to hang Shujin on the wall or use it daily?

Is it better to hang Shujin on the wall or use it daily?

After visiting the two museums of Chinese brocades, a question hit me hard - why are they using this exquisite fabric to make paintings? I challenged the industry by making my own Shujin products a...

Craft & ArtReframing the world: Yin Yang Five Elements

Reframing the world: Yin Yang Five Elements

According to ancient Chinese philosophy, everything in the universe is born from the Great Dao of Taiji, which is made up of Yin and Yang. These two forces cact, creating a balance that gives rise ...

StoryReal story about the music life of Chinese people

Real story about the music life of Chinese people

Is there a song that inspires or calms you or reminds you of memorable moments? Is there an instrument that accompanies you like a loyal friend in happy or sad times? Is there a melody that can be...

StoryUnveil the secret of the Chinese Taoist temple |与众不同的道院,在中国四川的山区

Unveil the secret of the Chinese Taoist temple |与众不同的道院,在中国四川的山区

What would you think about when it comes to a taoist temple? Is it Taichi? Immortality? Mysterious rituals? Or the divine beings? I was like you until visiting a very special taoist temple by chan...

StoryThe important moments about Buddhism and Confucianism in Nanjing (china), what are they?

The important moments about Buddhism and Confucianism in Nanjing (china), what are they?

What should we pursue in this limited time of life? Nanjing, this 2500-year old Chinese city provides some clues.  For over 1500  years in Chinese history, from Sui to Qing dynasty,  the intellect...

StoryI challenged myself for making a Yixing clay teapot in 1 week, did it work?

I challenged myself for making a Yixing clay teapot in 1 week, did it work?

In Dingshu town (丁蜀镇) in Yixing (宜兴), where the Zisha(紫砂) teapot originated and now massively produced,I went to two most famous districts hoping that I can find a teacher for making the clay teap...