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The Use of Incense
Archeologists have found evidence of ancient incense in many forms and in nearly every culture. Incense seems to have been used extensively in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Phoenicia, Arabia, Egypt, India, Greece and Rome. Historians have also found reference to inc ..>>>>
Saa Paper Making in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The production of Mulberry paper or Saa paper, as it is locally known, has taken place in Thailand for almost 700 years. Traditionally Saa paper has been used for Buddhist scripts, temple decor, umbrellas, fans and kites. Long ago it was also used as a filter ..>>>>
The Production of High Quality Silk from Thailand and Laos.
Thailand and Laos are known as the major producers of high quality silk in South East Asia. Undoubtedly the lengths of silk and silk scarves woven here are some of the finest in the world. Thai silk is held in particularly high regard, although much of what is now called Thai sil ..>>>>
The Discovery of Silk
Legend has it that silk was first discovered in China by Empress Si Ling Chi. The story says that the Empress was relaxing under a mulberry tree, enjoying a cup of tea. A silkworm cocoon fell from the tree and landed in her tea cup. As she removed it the fine thread start ..>>>>
Chopstick use in Asia.
Throughout the so-called "rice bowl" of Asia in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks. The Chinese have been using chopsticks for over five thousand years. It is believed that the scholar Confucius who lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., i ..>>>>