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The art of pillows: A reflection of culture and history through time

CGTN

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP
This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

Child-shaped pillows in different colors are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP
Child-shaped pillows in different colors are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP

Child-shaped pillows in different colors are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP
This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP
This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

Pillows featuring exquisite decorations are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP
Pillows featuring exquisite decorations are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP

Pillows featuring exquisite decorations are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP

A pair of ancient pillows are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP
A pair of ancient pillows are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP

A pair of ancient pillows are seen on display at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on August 24, 2024. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP
This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

This photo taken on August 24, 2024 shows an ancient pillow displayed at an exhibition in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. /CFP

Pillows are not merely functional items in daily life; they are also expressions of art within everyday existence. An ongoing exhibition in Beijing showcases a collection of pillows crafted from various materials, with unique shapes and exquisite decorations. These pillows, dating back from the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) to modern times, vividly reflect social customs, fascinating folk traditions, and distinctive aesthetic tastes across different historical periods.

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