Happy National Pig Day! 7 Swine-y Snippets
While we won't have another Year of the Pig until 2031, we have the excuse every year to celebrate our favorite porcine pal.
Year of the Tiger: Everything You Need to Know
As of the first of February, we'll be roaring into the '20s with the Year of the Tiger.
From Heavenly Creatures to Bodyguards in Hell: Five Fun Facts About Horses in Chinese Culture
If you haven't already noticed, we're getting a lot of inspiration from our Brooklyn warehouse finds. One of the latest is this pretty wooden horse statue, which of course means lot of fun facts about horses in Chinese culture.
Time to Appreciate Some Elephants! Five Fun Facts about Elephants in Asian Culture
Happy World Elephant Day! Revered throughout Asia, the peaceful pachyderm is considered a symbol of wisdom, strength, and protection. But what else do you know about the gentle giant? Test your elephant IQ with these fun facts.
The Year of the Ox: Everything You Need to Know
With the Year of the Rat almost over, the Year of the Ox is next, beginning Feb. 12. Enjoy our guide to everything you need to know about this hardworking bovine.
Benevolent Creatures of the Sea: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Dragons in Chinese Culture
The Blue Dragon or Longtaitou Festival is almost here, which has gotten us thinking about dragons. While in Western culture, they're usually depicted as ferocious fire-breathers, in Chinese culture they're quite different. Here are six things you might not know about these important, mythical beings.
The Year of the Rat: Everything You Need to Know
While last year was positively piggy, this year starting Jan. 25, we’re raving about the rat. Here’s everything you need to know about this resourceful rodent.
From Abundance to Victory: Five Ways Fish Swim in Significance in Asian Culture
If you’ve ever perused our aisles or website, you might have noticed that fish are a big theme in everything from ceramics to parasols to lanterns. That’s because the aquatic creature plays an important role in various Asian cultures. Here are five ways our finned friends swim in significance.
The Year of the Pig: Last But Far From Least
We can hardly believe it, but the Lunar New Year is almost here. While 2018 was all things Fido, starting Feb. 5 of this year it'll be all about the pig. Here's everything you need to know about our favorite pink porker.
The Year of the Dog: Everything You Need to Know
While every year is a Fido year for dog people, in 2018 it's official. Starting February 16 it's the Year of the Dog.
A Brief History of Cats in Asian Culture
With a lucky cat as our unofficial mascot, we’re more than a little excited about National Cat Day on October 29. Here are eight things you might not know about cats in Asian culture.