Today, I would like to introduce to you a handicraft shop that offers ornaments made by one of the 55 ethnic minorities of China. The shop is located near the Drum Tower, where you will find some of the best accommodations of Beijing, China. The name of the shop is "Na Xi Po Po".

The word "Na xi" designates one of the minorities of Yun Nan Province in Southern China. The cultural heritage of the Na Xi minority dates back a 1,000 years ago - This cultural heritage includes Dong Ba Wen, the only language still in use today that uses the pictograph.  

A pictograph is writing represented by pictures. The local people have used this system to this day. In this shop, there are many ornaments with this beautiful tradition.  

Look at that special shop front, the name is written both in Chinese and Dong Ba Pictograph.

The shop owner once visited the beautiful city of Li Jiang in Yun Nan Province, and he was infatuated with the antiquated amorous feelings of the Na Xi Nationality. After he came back to Beijing, He was still missing the unique culture there. So he opened this shop, to take the real Na Xi history to Beijing.

All of the ornaments are made by local craftmen, including clothes, bags, tapestries, lacquer ware, and so on. The Dong Ba pictograph is the treasure of the Na Xi nationality, so they decorate their handicraft with auspicious characters to send their wishes to people. It is said that the antique pattern can also get rid of evil spirits.

And also they have some carpets and tapestries here, they are made of quality wool, and woven in an auspicious pattern. You can decorate your house with them.

These are colorful drawing lacquer works card cases and other accessories.