History & Culture

A woman of the ming dynasty sitting in a court like room weaving.
STUDIO JOURNAL: Beyond The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl Myth
As Qixi Festival, China’s version of Valentine’s Day, sweeps across the country, couples celebrate love with heartfelt dates and moonlit strolls. Inspired by the legendary reunion of the goddess Zhinü... Read more...
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl 
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl 
The Qixi Festival honors the poignant love story of the Cowherd (牛郎 Niú Láng) and the Weaver Girl (织女 Zhī Nǚ). The legend recounts the romance between Zhinü (the weaver... Read more...
A man and woman sitting under a tree in front of a wooden table.
Butterfly Lovers - A Chinese Folklore
Butterfly Lovers is a famous Chinese folktale, often considered the "Chinese Romeo and Juliet." It tells the tragic love story of Zhu Yingtai, a young woman who disguises herself as... Read more...