The WEIRDEST Body Kits You’ve Seen! 🍊
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Twice reaction to Nayeon’s ABCD #nayeon #abcd #twice
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Discover the delicate beauty and cultural depth of the oiled paper umbrella (油纸伞) — a traditional Chinese and East Asian craft that’s quietly making a return in New Zealand’s art circles, heritage festivals, and eco-conscious design markets. Handcrafted with bamboo frames, hand-painted motifs, and waterproofed with natural tung oil, these umbrellas were once essentials for everyday life and ceremonial use across Asia.
In Aotearoa, the oiled paper umbrella is gaining traction not only as a cultural artefact but as a symbol of slow craftsmanship and sustainable living. From Chinese New Year celebrations in Auckland and Dunedin to boutique stores in Wellington featuring curated handmade goods, this umbrella carries a sense of elegance and meaning that resonates with Kiwi values of authenticity and storytelling.
Whether you’re a collector of Asian antiques, a set designer, a sustainable fashion lover, or simply someone drawn to the poetic beauty of hand-painted heritage, the oiled paper umbrella holds a special place. It invites us to pause, reflect, and protect not just from rain — but from the erosion of cultural memory.
NZ Relevance Highlights:
Fits into NZ’s growing appreciation for handmade, natural products
Popular at cultural festivals (e.g., Lantern Festival, Moon Festival)
Ideal for film, theatre, and wedding design with East Asian influences
Appeals to heritage educators and multicultural classrooms
Represents cross-cultural connections between Māori and Chinese artisanship in shared respect for nature-based materials
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#oiledpaperumbrellanz #traditionalcraftnz #chineseculturenz #slowcraftnz #ecodesignnz #asianheritagenz #lanternfestivalnz #handmadeumbrellanz #culturalartsnz #kiwicraftcollectors #nzasianfusion
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Watch the impressive process of pouring a suspended concrete floor for a garage—complete with steel reinforcements, formwork, and expert finishing. This build shows how professionals create a rock-solid upper-level floor that holds serious weight. #concretepouring #garagebuild #constructionprocess #suspendedslab #builderlife #diygarage #homeimprovement #concretework #structuralengineering #constructionsite #buildingtips
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Welcome to the 64th floor of a luxury penthouse where the bathroom may be small, but the view is nothing short of jaw-dropping! 🏙️✨
Step inside this sky-high sanctuary and see how clever design, minimalist fixtures, and a wall of glass turn a compact space into a serene retreat with panoramic cityscapes. It's not about size—it's about style and the skyline.
Would you trade space for views like this from your bathtub?
#penthouselife #bathroomgoals #skylineview #luxuryliving #interiordesign #cityviews #highriseliving #architecturaldesign #tinybutluxurious #realestatetour #dreambathroom #smallspacedesign #designinspiration #luxurybathroom
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