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Re: Shao lan? -- redmountain | Post Reply | Edit | Forum | Where am I? |
Certain other terms also get mysteriously translated as "fetal copper," "tires," "silk" - it's fun tracking down the specific characters and learning about the clusters of meanings they can possess.
Not so fun has been reading about what went on in China during the 150 years from 1830 to 1980. Tragedies beyond imagination. I'd say the average American citizen has about zero knowledge of this appalling history. The fact that artisans managed to continue producing traditional crafts during these decades is just plain incredible. The Chinese seem to have preserved cloisonne craftsmanship despite all odds against them, and are the only ones to keep making attractive cloisonne beads.