In ancient China, the Emperor's face used to be called the dragon face. The emperor's throne was referred to as a dragon throne, and his robe dragon robe. The dragon is also one of the four ...

Five claws were reserved for high-ranking officials.This highly embroidered silk dragon robe was ... their social class. This robe is part of a collection of Chinese textiles given to the ...

While we bid farewell to the Year of the Wood Dragon, the legendary Chinese dragon remains a powerful symbol, deeply rooted ...

The technique was once used to produce royal garments such as the dragon robe and crown costume; today, it is still used to make high-end attire and souvenirs. Preserved primarily in Jiangsu province ...

The dragon, as a symbol of power, prosperity and good fortune, has a revered place in Chinese culture. Many Chinese emperors wore robes adorned with dragons to signify authority, and demonstrate ...