... in figure, plump in face, unstrained in manner and gentle in mood. What deserves our attention most is that Feitian in Dunhuang is bare without wings and feather. A ribbon fluttering elegantly and beautifully, Feitian displays a moving scene that a group of girls are flying and dancing freely in the sky ... 1958 a piece of silk was found in a tomb of the state of Chu of the Warring Sates Period (475-221B.C). It is embroidered with a dragon-and-phoenix design. More than 2000 years old, it is the earliest piece of Chinese embroidery ever unearthed. The art became widespread during the Han ...

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