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Mongols do like to wear nice, richly decorated clothes which compensate the simple, ascetic nomadic lifestyle. A harsh climate and uneasy life demand attention to very smallest details of clothes. The nomads' wardrobe is compact but has many variations able to serve for different purposes. "It is amazing how this nation invented clothes that can fit all seasons and needs, well thought off and used in many different ways," wrote Medieval travelers from Europe. Traditional dress, a deel In…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Costumes of Asian Peoples: Recent Acquisitions From The Costume Institute," June 7, 1988–September 11, 1988.Benaki Museum. "Ptychosis (Pleats and Folds): From Ancient Greek Dress to 21st Century Fashion," June 22, 2004–October 17, 2004

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I love the idea of a bunch of paper or silk Chinese lanterns like this. Plus all the peaceful summer green.

I love the idea of a bunch of paper or silk Chinese lanterns like this. Plus all the peaceful summer green.

Craving a bit of eclecticism? Animal print is trending—and there's no bolder way to decorate with it than via wallpaper. Here are our favorite stylish patterns that'll convince you to take a walk on the wild side.

Stoneware pot,thrown on the wheel, with an individually sculpted rabbit on the lid. A leather cord with a decorative knot wraps around the pot and is secured with a jasper bead. Glazed inside with a soft white and outside with a satin-matte green. Dimensions are 5 1/2" h by 4 1/4" w. Wish Pots are a Chinese tradition. It was believed that if you wrote your wish on a piece of paper, rolled it up and placed it in the vessel, it would come true! Good luck charms were often kept inside as well…

Ornament features an installation of Claudia Rankin's highly coloured sculptures and functional ware; creating a charming, imagined world. Sculptural figures an