NEWSLETTERS

Winter 2002, Vol. 6, No. 1

Chinese New Year: Year of the Horse
Celebrating Chinese New Year in San Francisco
The Significance of the Horse
Three Immortal House Gods
The Three-Legged Frog
Displaying Treasures in a Box
Dong Kingman Exhibition in San Francisco
Chinese New Year Taboos and Traditions
Advice on Investing in Chinese Furniture
Furniture Buying Options
A Historical Perspective on Chinese Furniture
Mark your Calendars for "Forbidden City"
Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton Presents the 24th Annual Chinese New Year Festival
Room Within a Room On Display at Chinese Culture
Accent, Table and Floor Lamps
Tips on Selecting Lamp Shades
A Message from the Workshop
Hope for your Hope Chest
Framed Brass Door Plates
Top 10 Lucky Symbols
The Joyful Lion Dance
Chinese New Year Decorations
Spring Festival
Nian - The New Year Monster 
Traditional Chinese New Year Flowers
Red Couplets
Hidden Meaning Behind The Chinese New Year Lucky Money Envelopes

Summer 2001, Vol. 5, No. 2

Chinese Armoires Offer Beauty, Versatility & Functionality
Chinese Summer Festival 2001
The History & Forms of Lacquerware
Gifts for the Newborn & Elderly
New at Man-U & Bedroom Suites
Single Panel Screens
A New Use for Cloisonne Urns
Chopsticks Add To Appreciation Of Asian Food, Arts
Gongfu Tea
Lantern Festival
Chinese Lanterns Light Up Summer & Winter Skies
Chinese Coin Swords
Dragon-Tortoise Provides Feng Shui Power
Feng Shui Questions & Answers
Surf & Shop for Treasures from Man-U Imports
Asian Art Meseum's "Five Final Days of Fun"
Chinese American National Museum and Learning Center Debuts In 2001
Chinese Glass
Power Down During Vacations

Winter 2001, Vol. 5, No. 1

Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake
Are You A Snake?
Chinese New Year? Do’s and Don’ts
Open-Plan Living
Vibrant Folk Art Figures Represent Famous Tradition
Dining Room Chairs
Tabletop Displays
Mixing Traditional And Modern
Versatile Cabinets Complement Any Decor
End Tables
Folding Screens
Technology and Art Meet in Chinese Bronzes
China Cabinet Display
Buy What You Love
The Four Treasures of the Study
Don’t Be Afraid of Decorating
Wastebaskets
Symbols Create Subtext For Asian Arts
Creating Feng Shui Harmony with Houseplants
Chinese Fans Blend Function with Artistry

Fall 2000, Vol. 4, No. 3

Preview The Secret World of the Forbidden City
About the Exhibit at the Oakland Museum
Peace and Harmony in Your Home
Gift Certificates Make Holiday Shopping Simple
Red Eggs and Ginger - The Celebration of Life
Bring Double Happiness to Your Home
Brighten Up Those Dark Winter Evenings
More About Décor
Using Bold Color to Create the Home of Your Dreams
The Legacy of Lacquer Pigskin Boxes
Consider a Curio Cabinet
The Mystery of Eggshell Porcelain
Old Carved Boxes has Many Uses
Sandalwood Palace Fans
Cloisonné Update
Iconography Most Often Used in Chinese Art
Jade Tree and Grapes
Answers to Your Questions
Dining Room Sets - The Centerpiece for Holiday Entertaining

Summer 2000, Vol. 4, No. 2

The Golden Age of Chinese Archeology
A Special Look at The Golden Age of Archeology
Man-U Imports Makes History
Celebrating the Harvest Moon
Colors Enhance the Elements of Feng Shui
Beautiful and Durable Lacquerware Has Origins in Nature
Decorating With A Personal Touch
Tri-colored Tang Pottery
The Art of Snuff Bottles
Cloisonné: An Art Treasure
Chinese Jade
Joint Exhibition Features Rare Furniture
CHCP’s Eighth Annual Festival: Chinese Dragon Festival - Postponed!

Winter 2000, Vol. 4, No. 1

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Year of the Dragon
Celebrating with the Lion Dance
Chinese New Year Display Features Art & Tastes of the Season
Firecrackers Banish Evil Spirits
Jade & Ebony Wall Plaques
The Ancient Art of Hand-Embroidered Silk Scrolls
Original Brush Painting Poetry of the Soul
Stone Lions aka: Foo Dogs
Accessories Dress Up A Home
Take A Seat, Please
Feng Shui Cures for Your Home
Creating Serenity in Your Home
Multi-functional Furniture
Is the Antiques Roadshow for You?
Man-U Imports Furniture Refinishing & Repair Services
Seasoned to Perfection
Lacquerware Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
For the Discriminating Collector
Summer Chinese Language Program
Tell Us How You Display Your Treasures!

 Fall 1999, Vol. 3, No. 3

Tens of Thousands of Gift Ideas From Man-U Imports
Investing in the Future
Keeping Your Collection Fresh and Exciting
Museum Wax Secures Your Treasures
The Rising Price of Rosewood Furniture
Black Lacquer Handcarved Soapstone Cabinet
Decorating Your Entry Hall
Handcarved Calligraphy Porcelain Art
Chinese Stationary Sets Revive Ancient Art
Antique Metal Handwarmers Kept the Chill Away
Chinese Furniture
Protect Your Investment
Lighting Up Your Life
Lamp "Tune-up" Provides a Fresh Look
Natural Creamy Beeswax Preserves Your Treasures

Summer 1999, Vol. 3, No. 2 

Man-U Imports Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Mystery of China Reflected in Magic Mirrors
The Dragon and Phoenix
Handcrafted Cork Sculptures Depict Miniature Villages and Landscapes
The Lost Art of Porcelain Plaques
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Vase
The Oldest Game in the World?
Just Arrived!
A History of Pottery Porcelain
Hotels Choose Man-U When Redecorating
Do You Have Too Many Treasures?
Staging Your Home
It's Finally Summer!
Don't Be Shy About Decorating
Experience the Sights, Sounds and Smells of a Chinese Celebration
Man-U Mailbox
Protect Your Home with a Household Inventory Record

Winter 1999, Vol. 3, No. 1

Good Health! Good Fortune! Good Luck!
Gung Hay Fat Choy Lay See Dao Loy
The Chinese Calendar 
The Year of the Rabbit
Chinese New Year Traditions
New Army of Clay Terra Cotta Warriors Arrives
Mi-Lo Fu the Buddha of the Future
Achieving Harmony Through Feng Shui
Ru-Yi Brings Good Wishes and Status
New Interpretation of Chinese Designs
Beautiful Brass Gongs Ward Off Evil Spirits
Ox Bone Carvings Rival Beauty of Ivory
God of Wealth

Fall 1998, Vol. 2, No. 3 

Flying Bronze Horses... Specially Commission for Man-U Imports
The Perfect Holiday Gift
Happy Holidays from Our Staff! 
Armoires Offer Attractive Storage Options
Changing the Way You Display Your Treasures
Protective Powers of Door Gods Based on Ancient Legends
Caring for Your Collection
Bringing the Fog Indoors
Many Uses for Beautiful Tables & Desks
Bronze Spouting Bowls Represent "the Way of the Universe"
Red Palace Lantern Makes a Dramatic Statement
Art Deco Calendar Posters - the Perfect Gift

Summer 1998, Vol. 2, No. 2

Chinese Wedding Customs
The Wedding Day
Chinese Wedding Baskets & Camphorwood Hope Chests
Personalities & Chinese Symbolism
Just Arrived! What's Old is What's New!
Preparing to Sell Your House
Dressing Up a Rental
Wedding Gift Ideas

Spring 1998, Vol. 2, No. 1

Gung Hay Fat Choy - It's the Year of the Tiger
Why the Tiger
The Creative Use of Tables
Creating Space
Illuminating Your Life
Porcelain - Objects of Desire
The Power & Beauty of Jade
Treasures for Book Collectors
The Pagoda - An Asian Shrine
The Fortune Cookie - An American Invention
More than a Piece of Furniture
Parades to Celebrate the Season
Happy New Year...I Want Lucky Money
The Chinese Art of Bonsai
San Francisco Chinese New Year Events

Winter 1997, Vol. 1, No. 5

Happy Holidays From Man-U Imports
Contemporary Chinese Porcelain
The Art of Detail in Rosewood Furniture
Fresco Paintings
Protecting Your Furniture This Winter
Chinese Brush Painting
Scent-Sational Snuff Bottles
Man-U Imports Goes Hollywood
What Are Floating Panels
Cinnabar-Years in the Making
Happy Holidays From Man-U Imports

Fall 1997, Vol. 1, No. 4

The Season of the Moon Festival
Yixing Ware Features Rustic Elegance
Reverse Painting Makes A Beautiful Investment
Rosewood Stands Showcase Treasures
Shard Boxes Make Beautiful Use of Broken Antique Vases
Lamps Enhance Any Decor
The Ancient Art of Chinese Embroidery
Foo Dogs Provide Beauty & Protection
Joinery Sets Chinese Furniture Apart
Chinese Artists Transform Tree Roots With Carving
Coromandel Screen Matches Sotheby's Masterpiece
Editing Your Collection for Maximum Enjoyment
Chinese Art Makes a Wise Investment
Kwan Yin Goddess of Mercy
Beauty & Function Blend in Graceful Horseshoe Armchairs

 Spring 1997, Vol. 1, No. 3

Chinese Furniture Featured at Christie's New York Auction
A Chinese Summer Festival
Feng Shui Creates Harmonious Environments in Homes and Offices
Eggshell-Thin Porcelain
Gilded Horse Lamp
A Marriage of Old and New
Elmwood Step Tansu Cabinets
Using Mirrors in Home Decor
Potted Jade Landscapes
Handpainted Silk Scrolls and Screens
Rare Celadon Porcelain
Garden Statues
Xian Terra Coota Soldiers

Winter 1997, Vol. 1, No. 2

Man-U Imports Celebrates the Year of the Ox
Gung Hay Fat Choy Lay See Dao Loy
Special Products for the Holiday
Why is this the Year of the Ox?
Antique Elmwood Furniture Reflects Ethic Folk Art Styles
Experts Add Modern Functions to Beauty of Chinese Furniture
Nicks of Time Add Character to Antique Chinese Furniture
Exquisite Sculptures Depict Gods and Goddesses
Double-sided Silk Embroidery Creates Exquisitely Realistic Pictures
Elmwood Step Tansu Cabinet
Vases & Figurines Make Stunning Lamps
Featured Products
Hundred Children Screen Adds Charms to Home Decor
Versatile Console Tables

Winter 1996, Vol. 1, No. 1

Welcome to Man-U Imports
Acquiring Chinese Furniture
Chinese Furniture Fever
Proper Maintenance Preserves
Cloisonne? A Very Delicate Art Form
Unique Artistry Featured in Moon Gate Screens
Gift-giving and Decorating Tips

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