Blue and white tray from Samarkand I have a stash of photos I took from my central asia trip and this was one of the treasures I found in a museum in Samarkand. I am obsessed with blue and white... Continue Reading →
"Cha" or tea and Porcelain were essential items traded along the Silk Route. This teapot set is from Samarkand, Uzbekistan and you can see how the peony motif is very Chinese. It probably came from China as all these items... Continue Reading →
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I'm often asked what I draw. I choose subjects that I'm attracted to, and I've learnt so much about myself.When I was travelling across Central Asia, the cultural exchanges along the Silk route were apparent in the food and the... Continue Reading →
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When I was travelling in Central Asia last October I fell in love with the architecture, decorative arts and landscapes. The places were beautiful and the people were friendly. Drawing in my sketchbook helps me to imprint memories that I... Continue Reading →
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Mahjong is the game that bring family and friends together and is played during Chinese New Year. Mahjong tiles
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You must have seen many lion dances during Lunar New Year celebrations and if not, you have to go to China Town before the 23rd February. The lion dance wards off negative energy and evil spirits, allowing good luck to... Continue Reading →
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Year of the Dragon May the Dragon year bring you abundance and wealth this lunar new year ✨️ 🐲 🪙I've finished all my work and I'm closing shop to usher in the new year this weekend!In Chinese culture, we prepare... Continue Reading →
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It's less than a week to go before Chinese New Year. This is one of my favourite part of the celebrations. Collecting Ang pow. 🧧🧧🧧❤️Ang pow literally means red packet in Hokkien. They are lucky red money packets to bring... Continue Reading →
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Pu'er Chinese fermented tea Pu'er tea, The elixir of health. This Chinese tea is aged and naturally fermented. It is kept in a round disc block and stored in a cool dry place.
