At its core, Chinese style is a marriage of the traditional philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Its aesthetic is also influenced by the long history of Chinese art, the regional characteristics of northern and southern houses, and the fusion trend which began in the 1930s when western style furniture was incorporated into the homes of the Chinese elite.

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Things Thai presents over 60 different items from Thailand, each a collectible with cultural relevance or a story to tell. Each object represents an aspect of Thai life, from devotional objects to examples of the country's strong crafts tradition to pieces of clothing or jewelry. Detailed text and photographs explains the historical and cultural significance.

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The global exchange of design and taste is at its most fertile between Asia and the West. Leading Asian designers and architects have reprocessed international ideas and functionality into the idiom of Asian cultures, from India to China, Japan to Southeast Asia. Asia Home is a wide-ranging look at contemporary design from across the region, featuring more than 100 homes and more than 50 top designers.