High prices of rare white jade are creating a new gold rush on China's far western border, ... As well as finely-crafted sculptures and gifts, jade has been used in Chinese calligraphy brushes, ...

Chinese jade carving has evolved over the centuries, coming to reflect other art forms, popular customs, religion and folk tales. Yangzhou jade carvings are made from several different types of jade.

Think the finest olive oil from Italy, Day of the Dead figurines from Mexico, jade from China and printed fabric from South Africa – objects that embody the unique culture of a destination.

Culture Insider: Gifts of love in ancient China Chinaculture.org | 2017-02-14 10:37 A pair of Qing Dynasty jade pendants sold for 667,000 yuan ($100,050) at the 2013 Beijing Poly auctions (L).

The Chinese superfan scours the internet for rare souvenirs and snaps selfies several times a week by the countdown clock to the 2022 Winter Games in the capital.

The show at Throckmorton considers 7,000 years of carved and polished Chinese jade. Jade has always been a luxury staple in China, but in antiquity it was the decoration of choice to accompany the ...

Sugar cane is a must-have item for the Jade Emperor’s Birthday which is celebrated on the ninth day of Chinese New Year by Hokkiens.