This is my entry to “CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE: ANYTHING MAN MADE”.
These five things were randomly picked up along the streets at my hometown – Xi’an, China.
The ceramic ring with oriental style blue flowers is standing taller than a real person. That huge teapot has a mysterious internal design which prevents water spill out even in upside down position. Those gourds are actually the wine bottles, it makes me wonder how Chinese empty their inside without cracking their bodies. The old grain grinder is still used by some villagers to prepare the foods after harvest. The old water well has stopped functioning, it is just for display to tell stories in the far past.
A lot of man – made treasuries at my hometown are carrying traces from long history of China. They have been bringing me back to my roots again and again.
From Hiding to Blogging 
Sadly many of these traditional arts are disappearing, giving way to modernization or urbanization
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Agree, a lot of them have lost to the cultural revolution (文化大革命）。
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You have found some really fun man made things for this week. 😀
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Lots of great pictures showcasing the many artistries of China, Yan.
some of the old cultures are coming back as people realise what they stand to lose.
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Love these! I have bee visiting Xi’an a couple of times – now on my way again at the end of October. A beautiful city.
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It is so great to hear that you are going to my hometown again soon. Have fun there and do share something you find at Xi’an!
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I will of course! Many years now since I was there…and I have bough myself a better camera!
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