zhen xian bao
OAB Definition
booklet of layered pockets wherein the first layer is made of small foldable boxes and subsequent layers are hidden trays. Historically, used by Chinese people to store and transport sewing and embroidery tools and materials.
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Additional Resources
- Smith, Ruth and Gina Corrigan. A little known Chinese folk art : zhen xian bao. Sarisbury Green, Southampton : Ruth Smith ; Bury : Gina Corrigan, 2012.
- Foldingdidactics.com: Zhen Xian Bao PDF
- Byopia Press: Zhen Xian Bao/Chinese Thread Book
- Youtube: Paula B. Krieg: Twist Box for Zhen Xian Bao
- Paula’s Orihouse: Zhen Xian Bao: Chinese Thread Book
- Bookzoompa: Zhen Xian Bao