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The Chinese were always a fashionable race and Chinese ancient clothing was largely influenced by all the dynasties which ruled it. The Han Chinese clothing or the Hanfu has the longest history of clothes worn. The Hanfu rules of dressing were followed strictly as a mark of respect for the culture. On the other hand, ancient Japanese clothing kept changing with every dynasty that ruled Japan. Since the Kimono is a national dress, it has always been mistaken for very ancient clothing worn by the Japanese people which is incorrect.

The basic design of the Ancient Chinese clothing Hanfu was largely developed during the Shang Dynasty. The Shang had two basic styles – the Yi which was the coat worn on top and the Shang whichwas the skirt worn beneath it. Buttons on any ancient Chinese clothing was substituted by a Sash. The clothing was in warm tones. The Zhou dynasty in western China varied in the sleeves being narrow as well as broad. The length of the skirt varied from knee length to the ankle and the different sizes and styles created a distinction between the people who wore them. Ancient Chinese clothing used minimal stitching on the garment and the use of embroidery and silk sashes to design the dresses.

Japanese ancient clothing was majorly influenced by Chinese clothing. Vigorous trade between Japan and its continental neighbors brought in Chinese dresses and styles into Japan during the Han Dynasty. The Tang styles and Sui dynasty from China influenced clothing in Japan while it was developing from a collection of loose clans to an Empire. All robes in Japan were to be worn from left to right just like the Chinese. Right to left was considered barbaric in China and the ‘left over right’ became the conventional rule of wearing a Kimono ever since. During the Heian period (894 specifically), Chinese influence began dying out and Chinese characters began being abbreviated in Japanese script. The Heian court was taken to sensitivity of art and subtle beauty and wardrobe became much more detailed. Colors, combinations and fabric textures changed and separated themselves from Chinese influence.

After the Heian period, the Kamakura period saw a number of clashes and war clans within Japan. The ancient Japanese clothing soon underwent another change and now clothes became more functional. The number of layers and broad sleeved clothes were shunned for more usable clothing. Soon the imperial land split into a southern and northern court and these people’s lives got influenced by the soft court life. Fights resumed and the gradual decadence is obvious in the elaborate dresses of the period. Women had stopped wearing the Hakama and the robes were lengthened to ankle level. Veils and robes over the head were some strange ways experimented and worn during this time.

Japanese ancient clothing was mainly robes and most of the patterns and designs were religious and auspicious. Dragons were printed with nine yellow dragons and five cloud patterns. These heavily embroidered robes were won by the emperors and were auspicious for the wearer. The Cheongsam was another one piece dress adorned by ancient Chinese women. It had a high neck with a closed collar and short or medium sleeves. Buttoned on sides with a fitted waist, it had slits going up from the sides and complemented their figures.

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Wu-Tang Clan-Legend of the Wu-Tang-The Videos $8.99 Wu-Tang Clan-Legend of the Wu-Tang-The Videos

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Santa Fe Coat Conditioner $12.49 Specially formulated with Vitamin E, Panthenol and Silk Proteins to revitalize coat, mane and tail. SPF8 offers long-lasting protection from the sun. Repels dust and dirt. Size: 32 oz.

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Wu Tang Swordsman $8.99 Wu Tang Swordsman

Shaolin Wu Tang $5.99 Shaolin Wu Tang

Shaolin Against Wu-Tang $12.99 Shaolin Against Wu-Tang

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Wu-Tang Saga $13.99 Wu-Tang Saga

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Enter The Wu-Tang (bonus Track) $10.99 Enter The Wu-Tang (bonus Track)

Wu-Story of the Wu Tang Clan $12.48 Wu-Story of the Wu Tang Clan

Wu Tang Protect Ya Neck $5.99 Wu Tang Protect Ya Neck

Wu Tang 8 Diagram Collection $12.99 Wu Tang 8 Diagram Collection

Shaolin Traitorous/wu Tang Swordsman $8.99 Shaolin Traitorous/wu Tang Swordsman

Monk Tang Cho-Virgin Power $5.99 Monk Tang Cho-Virgin Power

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Pootie Tang $7.59 Taking a cue from Saturday Night Live, members of HBO’s THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW make their first foray into the feature film arena with POOTIE TANG. Written and directed by SNL cowriter Louis C.K. and produced by Rock, the film reintroduces the character of Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther), an inner-city role model who has a speech impediment that makes him virtually impossible to comprehend. When corporate monster Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn) learns that Pootie Tang’s positive preaching is hurting the sales of his cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food hamburger chains, he uses his sexy wife, Ireenie (Jennifer Coolidge), to lure Pootie Tang into signing an exclusive contract with him. This causes a Pootie Tang backlash, forcing him out of the inner-city, onto a farm, where he begins to accept his quiet new life. Luckily, his best friend, Trucky (J.B. Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Scopas Tang $17.99 The Scopas Tang is an understated, but attractive Tang found in the Indo-Pacific regions. It is colored yellow on its dorsal side and brown on its ventral side. Fine, light blue markings are scattered over the body. Juveniles are more purplish in color with larger dorsal and anal fins. Although its not as flashy as other tangs, anyone who has a nuisance algae problem will adore this fish. It loves algae and will keep growth under control. This Tang will be aggressive towards other Tangs and is best behaved when it's the only one in the tank. The Scopas Tang will eat meaty foods along with the rest of the fish in the tank. Supplemental offerings of dried seaweed and marine algae should be offered at least three times per week to maintain a healthy immune system. ADULT SIZE: 12 inchesPREFERRED AQUARIUM:100 Gal Minimum TEMPERATURE:74 to 82 pH:8.1 to 8.4 CARE LEVEL: Moderate TEMPERAMENT: Peaceful DIET: Herbivore REEF SAFE: Yes

Pootie Tang $9.99 This comic spoof is spun off from a character that first appeared on The Chris Rock Show, and is written and directed by Louis C.K., one of that show’s producers. Lance Crouther stars as Pootie Tang, a crime fighting superhero and recording artist who speaks in an unintelligible gibberish that seems to be a combination of Ebonics and street slang. Despite his communication problem, Pootie is a hero to children, whom he attempts to protect from the evil Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn), a corporate fat cat out to corrupt America’s youth with alcohol, tobacco, and junk food. Pootie also runs up against an artistic imitator (David Cross) and a sleazy recording executive (Andy Richter) Pootie Tang co-stars Chris Rock, Dave Attell, and Bob Costas and Conan O’Brien as themselves. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide Smoove), tracks him down in the nick of time, giving Pootie Tang the inspiration he needs to return to the city and reinstate order and optimism. More a series of loosely connected sketches than a straightforward story, POOTIE TANG nonetheless glides along smoothly, benefiting from appearances by some of America’s funniest comedians–Rock, Andy Richter, David Cross, and Laura Kightlinger.

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TopDawg Pet Supply Silk Creme Rinse Conditioner 160z $5.19 Shows off an unforgettable shiny and smooth coat with silk. It is fortified with Chamomile, nature’s own stimulating hair and skin conditioner, and leaves hair looking and feeling it’s best. Silk provides beautiful body, fullness, resiliency, and textur

Santa Fe Coat Conditioner – 32oz Spray $9.11 Enriched with silk proteins to revitalize coat, mane and tail. Formulated with Vitamin E and Panthenol to promote silky softness. SPF 8 provides long-lasting protection from the sun. Saddle area safe.Size:  32oz Spray

Santa Fe Coat Conditioner – 32oz Spray $9.11 Enriched with silk proteins to revitalize coat, mane and tail. Formulated with Vitamin E and Panthenol to promote silky softness. SPF 8 provides long-lasting protection from the sun. Saddle area safe.Size:  32oz Spray

Wu-Tang Clan: Legend of the Wu-Tang – The Videos $11.36 Uber-talented hip-hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan aren’t exaggerating with the title of this music video collection; they really are legendary, and for good reason. Among the 14 videos included here–most as innovative as the songs they illustrate–are the especially impressive hits “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Protect Ya Neck,” and “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ Wit.” Also included here are two bonus videos and the illuminating 20-minute 1994 documentary “Enter the Wu-Tang Clan,” which features rare interviews with each of the group’s original members. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.