Culture Insider: Gifts of love in ancient China
(Chinaculture.org) Updated: 2017-02-14
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A set of embroidered purses during Qing Dynasty sold for 17,250 yuan ($2,505) at the 37th China Guardian Quarterly Auctions. [Photo/ english.cguardian.com] |
Hand-made Purse
Most ancient Chinese women were good at embroidery. A hand-made embroidered purse for the man they loved represents their true love.