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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Categories: Videos. Author: Smith

Friday, February 13, 2009
Categories: China Today. Author: Smith

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Categories: China Scenery. Author: Smith

　"Dudou", or bellyband appeared in Qing Dynasty. It is usually made into a diamond shape and its lower part into reserved triangle shape to cover the belly. Lace is placed near the neck and the waist to be fastened and to accentuate the curves of the torso. The material of the lace can be silk, cotton , copper or even gold. Sometimes the"Dudou" has a pocket.Women will put some Chinese traditional medicine for health care.The traditional Chinese embroidery patterns could also be found on "Dudou". Designs of tigers, scorpions, snakes and geckos were embroidered to ward off evil spirits. Themes of love, such as lotus and pairs of mandarin ducks, were also common on bellybands. "Dudou" seems to be the most enduring and popular underwear. It lasted until the introduction of the brassiere in the 20th century.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Categories: Chinese Arts, Chinese Culture, Chinese Girls. Author: Smith