Doucai is a kind of decorative porcelain formed by the combination of underglaze blue-and-white and overglaze decoration. Doucai enameling was invented in the early fifteenth century and perfected during the reign of the emperor Chenghua period (1465-87) in the Ming Dynasty. Apparently the emperor loved small, perfectly formed ceramic wares that he could hold in his hand. During his reign, a great many such pieces were produced for the imperial palace, particularly cups, small dishes and jars.
Expect an independent spirit to run through Los Angeles Fashion Week next March.
Director Sofia Coppola has created a line of accessories for Louis Vuitton, consisting of elegant clutches, lightweight handbags, and classic shoes. The collaboration was celebrated with a party in Tokyo, at Ch芒teau Restaurant Jo毛l Robuchon, where a part of the collection was revealed to the public.
There's a big difference between a well-designed website and a great-looking one. A well-designed site is one that sells! It leads visitors through the sales process without getting in their way. If it's pretty on top of that, fine. That's gravy. But don't confuse the two.
DSM, a manufacturer of thermaphilic cultures for cheese production, has extended the range's applications with a new product, which it claims can improve the cost effectiveness of manufacturing softer products such as camembert ...
CMO NextPharma recently signed a deal to make Aseptic Technologies revolutionary closed-vial filling system available as part of its offering to clients. Aseptic Technologies claimed to have developed a 'closed-vial' technology ...
India's biggest fashion event started on a dark note in New Delhi with designers using the global recession and emotional depression to set a somber trend for their autumn/winter collections.
The 32nd Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC) took place last night at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), with four talented designers taking the major awards:
New York -- Two pavilions will showcase French suppliers and designers under the CreatedinFrance-trademarked label at the upcoming New York International Gift Fair, from Jan. 25 to 29 ...