Random research, notes to self:
Oct. 9th, 2010 10:24 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ickaimpWas trying to see if I could find a lantern that actually looks like a Hōzuki (chinese lantern plant), when I found something else.
Kongming Lanterns.
Also known as 'Sky Lanterns', because they fly, just like mini-hot air balloons.
For you crazy artist types, how to make your own Flying Lanterns.
Also tracked down why the Xiongnu Nomad Banners in 18 Songs of the Nomad Flute are Red, White, Yellow, Black and Blue, cause I'd been wondering about the symbolism and worried that I might step on toes making them.
.... It's the five elements. *facepalm* TOTALLY should have realised that.
Still working on whys of the shapes.
Interesting, compare and contrast of Tibet and Mongolian clothing.
Kongming Lanterns.
Also known as 'Sky Lanterns', because they fly, just like mini-hot air balloons.
For you crazy artist types, how to make your own Flying Lanterns.
Also tracked down why the Xiongnu Nomad Banners in 18 Songs of the Nomad Flute are Red, White, Yellow, Black and Blue, cause I'd been wondering about the symbolism and worried that I might step on toes making them.
.... It's the five elements. *facepalm* TOTALLY should have realised that.
Still working on whys of the shapes.
Interesting, compare and contrast of Tibet and Mongolian clothing.