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Chocolate Heart

Friday, January 21, 2011
By hananome

With aphrodisiac as well as romantic connotations, chocolate has long been the food of love, given at times of celebration or as a token of affection. So Heart-shaped chocolate is a perfect Valentine’s day gift. Source:  Bruce-Mitford, Miranda.  “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004. »

Snowflake

Monday, November 29, 2010
By hananome

Snow represents coldness and hardness in human nature, but the fragile beauty of a snowflake symbolizes truth and wisdom. The snowflake is also a symbol of individuality, since no two are alike. Source:  Bruce-Mitford, Miranda.  “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited,... »

Greeting Cards

Saturday, April 17, 2010
By InfoGatherer

The custom of greeting cards can be traced to ancient China and Egypt. Today they still function in the same way, to convey messages of celebration. Greeting cards arose in Europe in the 13th century, from printed New Year’s Day greetings made by... »


Yukata

Thursday, April 15, 2010
By InfoGatherer

Known as the summer kimono, the yukata is worn by both men and women during the warm months in Japan. Traditionally it was worn by Japanese elites after bathing,... »

Types of Kimono

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
By InfoGatherer

Various kimono exist for specific events. These include: Hinamatsuri: These kimono are supposed to only be worn by dolls to celebrate happiness in childhood. Furisode: This is the most formal... »

Kimono

Sunday, April 11, 2010
By InfoGatherer

In Japanese kimono means “the thing worn.” Variations have been worn since the early Nara period (roughly 7th and 8th century), influenced by Chinese fashion. During the... »

Japanese Lacquerware (urushi)

Friday, April 9, 2010
By InfoGatherer

Japanese Lacquerware, also known as urushi, is a treasured art form in the East and West. It likely began use as a protective and decorative coating six thousand... »

Terracotta

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
By InfoGatherer

Terracotta is type of baked clay that literally means “baked earth” in Italian. It has long been used for sculptured figures and ornamentation in architecture. Terracotta gets its characteristic... »

Marble

Monday, April 5, 2010
By InfoGatherer

Marble is a metamorphic rock that is commonly used in art and architecture. As a favorite medium for Classical Age and Renaissance sculptors and architects, marble has become a... »

Kutani Pottery

Saturday, April 3, 2010
By InfoGatherer

Kutani pottery takes it name from the Japanese region in which it is made. Kutani pottery has long been cherished for its elaborate designs and lush colors. The earliest forms... »

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