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Culture Insider: Gifts of love in ancient China

(Chinaculture.org) Updated: 2017-02-14

Culture Insider: Gifts of love in ancient China

A set of embroidered purses during Qing Dynasty sold for 17,250 yuan ($2,505) at the 37th China Guardian Quarterly Auctions. [Photo/ english.cguardian.com]

Hand-made Purse

Most ancient Chinese women were good at embroidery. A hand-made embroidered purse for the man they loved represents their true love.