#zitan

[gizkasparadise]

jiwu giving us some real zitan energy in this last arc

bonus shot of his sectmates realizing their newly appointed boss is, in fact, a zitan:

[carmelide]

i know it makes sense for their characters or whatever and that i should just be glad that monarch industry had a happy ending but the fact that wang xuan and xiao qi don't become emperor and empress at the end reallllyyyy pisses me off 😭

[korpikorppi]

The Untamed costumes extra:

Waist ornaments

We all know the beautiful, tasseled ornaments the Twin Jades wear hanging from their belts:

So, I thought an extra costume post looking at these and other waist ornaments seen in the Untamed might be called for.

Various kinds of waist ornaments, yaopei, have tradionally been worn with hanfu. The long tasseled jade waist pendants often seen in historical c-drama (and in the Untamed), are the type of yaopei called jinbu that were originally worn to hold down the hanfu skirts; @ziseviolet who runs an amazing blog on hanfu has this excellent post that provides more information.

So, in addition to the esteemed Lan brothers, who else wears a jinbu in the Untamed? Let's start with... him.

Jin Guangshan is wearing what to me looks like the most traditional style of jinbu among those seen in the Untamed. It comprises a carved nefrite jade (hetian jade?) piece that looks like it might be a variation of double dragon head huang (the lower picture is a piece from Han Dynasty era, shamelessly stolen from the net). From the jade are hanging three pendants of various yellow gemstones, perhaps yellow topaz and amber?, each adorned with a golden yellow tassel.

And we have more Jins wearing jinbu. No, not Jin Zixuan, who actually dresses rather modestly to be called a Peacock, but his half-brother.

Chief Cultivator Jin Guangyao wears not one but two identical waist ornaments hanging from his jade-decorated belt. The pieces comprise tassels of the same yellow as Jin Guangshan's, and beads of silver and various gemstones in red (ruby or garnet?), yellow (topaz?) and dark gray (that's a tough one... translucent black jade?), but I have not managed to find a good close-up shot of them. Do you know how many in-focus below-the-waist close-ups the are in the Untamed? Not bloody nearly many enough! Also, a little side note here! I have been watching the Monarch Industry / Rebel Princess, and just noticed that Emperor Ma Zitan wears rather similar double waist ornaments with one of his outfits. So this is probably a specific style of jinbu?

And we have Jin Ling, who wears the Jiang Clarity Bell hanging from his waist (the only one seen to wear it thus in the Untamed).

Jin Ling's waist ornament is quite interesting, because in addition to the small silver bells (two instead of one) it has two carved Bodhi Root beads (one depicting a lotus bud), a carved lotus pendant in what looks like white nephrite jade, and pale yellow double tassels with silver caps; identical to the ornament Jiang Yanli drops onto a stone, breaking the jade pendant, while waiting for news from Lotus Pier after the Wen attack.

So, do all Jiang Clarity Bells have the same construction? Are they all identical? It doesn't seem to be the case: at least the one Jiang Yanli gives to Wei Wuxian in Yiling before her wedding is different, with a different kind of large lotus bead:

So it seems that the waist ornament Jin Ling wears is the one that belonged to his mother, with the broken jade pendant repaired or, perhaps more likely, carved anew at some point before Jiang Yanli's death. If that is the case, Jin Ling has something from both of his parents: his father's sword and his mother's clarity bell. I do not remember if that was mentioned to be the case in the novel?

Talking about Jiang Yanli, she is the only woman in the Untamed seen wearing a jinbu. This takes place during the Phoenix Mountain hunt and when she stays at Jinlintai afterwards, and both her outfit and the jinbu are clearly Jin in style.

The jinbu comprises various silver beads together with a red, a yellow and a dark grey gemstone bead (similar combination as later worn by Jin Guangyao) and what seems to be a flower of some kind (not a peony, though), also in silver. And the Jin-yellow tassel.

Let's get back to the jinbu that the esteemed Lan brothers wear, which are quite distinctive. In addition to the two jade rings, they have some additional beads in silver and gemstones, and a long tassel.

The jade rings in Lan Wangji's jinbu are, I think, the finest white mutton fat hetian nephrite. Zooming in on the left image, it seems that the rings are not smooth, but might actually have carvings on them. If that is the case I'm guessing it could be a cloud motif of some kind, perhaps something similar as on the jade rings in the bottom image (again, found in the net). The additional gemstones seem to be either blue or colourless, perhaps topaz and aquamarine. The tassel is grey, similar to the tassel on Bichen.

Lan Xichen's jinbu has jade rings of what seems like translucent moss-in-snow type of jadeite, similar to the bangle in the bottom right image. Similar to Lan Wangji, Lan Xichen has additional silver as well as blue and clear gemstone beads in his jinbu, including a rather large blue stone above his tassel. It also seems there is a reddish bead, close to the top (seen in the uppermost image). Lan Xichen's tassel is very dark blue, nearly black, a similar shade as also found in Shuoyue's and Liebing's tassels.

In addition to the Twin Jades, Lan Qiren also wears a jinbu, but his is somewhat different from those worn by his nephews: instead of the distinctive two jade rings, Lan Qiren's jinbu has a large, flat medallion of white, carved nephrite jade and a decorative chinese knot. Unfortunately, I was not able to find any clear close-up shots of either one, so I'm not able to say anything more precise about them... If I come across any later, I'll update this.

The additional beads in the Grandmaster's jinbu are quite small, and seem to be rather dark (blue?) in colour, but it is quite impossible to see what stone they might be made of (lapis lazuli might be one option). The tassel of his jinbu is also grey, or perhaps bluish grey.

To end this, I should perhaps point out that even if I've made the assumption that the additional beads would be gemstones, I've understood glass beads were also traditionally used, so coloured glass might also be a feasible option, also in-universe.

But what would I give for a few clear closeups!

[thegreymoon]

Monarch Industry - Rewatch

Restarting Monarch Industry like I'm not already watching five other shows right now because @jellyfishesandart is an evil influence 😭

But then again, it is true that I can never have enough of Zhou Yiwei on my screen. I love him to bits!

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Ugh, cutiepie! 😭

The irony of her feeling so safe with him, smh.

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Xiao Qi, my beloved 🖤

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I love how impressive this throne looks in the beginning, but then gets progressively duller and more worthless as the show progresses.

There is no respect left for it as a symbol of the nation by the time we get to the end.

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LMAO, oh, Zitan 😅

And I was so ready to love him back when I first watched this because he's just gorgeous 😔 Pity he has no character to match.

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I will never be over the amount of PRESENCE this man has 😭

He's so still and steady, yet he dominates every scene he's in, he just radiates power 🔥🔥

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The power of this 🔥🔥

If the main couple had not been so rock-solid in this, I would have 100% been shipping this!!

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He is the hottest man alive and I'm not taking criticism.

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Oh, Potato, you have no idea how wrong you are 🙄

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So so wrong, all the time, every time.

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LMAO, these idiots 🤣🤣

They were so happy here 😢

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Aww, his shy little smile 🤗

I love him to pieces 🖤

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Such a beautiful man 🖤

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The closing song is just so beautiful 😭

[quanronggallery]

Vintage Chinese Zitan Wood Bagua Abacus w Shelf https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/vintage-chinese-zitan-wood-bagua-abacus-w-shelf-396-c-1ac4e93aeb?objectID=179558279&algIndex=upcoming_lots_lotNumber_asc_prod&queryID=ea73d9153730fe667201b47ab7ab044e

[wishingforatypewriter]

Once the construction got underway, Suyin started leaving. The first time she disappeared without word, Baatar had entered an acute state of panic, pacing up and down the campsite in the valley and the halls of the Gaoling estate, politely urging the Beifongs to contact the authorities and report her missing. But Su’s grandparents had merely sat on their zitan wood dais, sipping plum wine, wholly unbothered by the question of her whereabouts. 

“Oh, she does that sometimes, dear,” Lady Poppy said with a sympathetic smile. “She’ll be back when she’s ready.” 

“Like an alley cat when it runs out of food,” Lord Lao grumbled. 

As he continued with his designs of the city proper, Baatar kept one eye on the horizon, waiting for her the way crops await the rain.  

When she returned in her little green jeep more than a week later, there was a massive convoy of platinum following behind her. She walked up to the building site, smiling like a victorious general fresh from battle, and threw her arms around him. 

“Missed me?” she purred into his ear, and Baatar’s collar felt suddenly tight around his neck. 

“Um, Su, w-where did you get all this platinum?” 

“Don’t ask questions you don’t want the answers to.” 

[dangermousie]

One of the happiest we’ve ever seen them...

But also I love that here they are being chased by enemies and look how alive it makes both of them...

Get you a woman who goes full swoon mode at your mowing through a squad of people...

PS I love that he’s amused she shows him up about the fire. Now imagine Zitan’s hurt feelings in the same scenario...

He wants her so much...

[screaming-at-the-tv]

MY GOODNESS

I don't even ship Awu and Zitan, but I'm still here crying for them 😭

This is how a show should be

[chadlesbianjasontodd]

nephrite jade cup carved in openwork design of peonies, magnolias, and plum blossom, 17th-18th century. on openwork zitan wooden stand, 1700-1850.

[aysekira]

The Rebel Prince I remember that drama <3 I did forget some things like why did she give up on that pathetic prince the one she thought she loved at the start of the drama can't say I blame her after meeting Xiao Qi, the love of my life.

yessssss another rebel princess watcher-- that was such a great drama. if i remember correctly she got married to XQ at first due to the machinations of her dad&the empress dowager and from then on her& zitan's path just diverged altogether.

which honestly might as well, since as the story goes, it became pretty clear that while there really is a fondness? 'puppy love'? instance between them at the jump, the two just aren't compatible for a lifetime type of relationship, at least the blissful type-- even without xiao qi in the picture. particularly because i think that awu in the long run, even without all the shenanigans, would just not settle for or at least will grow up out of the 'otherworldliness' approach to life that i think zitan's practising through in most, if not all, parts of the drama.

with xiao qi in the picture? yeah, that's a non-contest altogether

[gizkasparadise]

I'm watching monarch industry and i'm on ep 13, I quite like it so far but man I feel bad for xiao qi the poor man is highkey pinning while she's thinking about zitan about calling his name, I've seen a lot of people say they love this OTP and it is one of the most ride or die ones out there so I'm anxiously waiting for that to happen, I have high standards lmfao like the princess' man and story of ming lan standards I hope they live up to them.

ahhh if my memory serves me right, you're just at the beginning of the turning point for awu from Team Zitan to Team Xiao Qi! she definitely warms up to him and they become a fantastic team as it moves forward. most importantly, she recognizes zitan's flop qualities :'D

AND NICE those are two of my other favorite dramas!! i hope you enjoy the rest of monarch industry :D feel free to fangirl w/ me because i love that series to bits

[mayaswamp]

When I was 13, I realized that I wanted to draw comics, and after many hours of psychotherapy, drawing lessons and learning everything interesting and useful, I ended up here. After thinking about my problems and complexes for a long time, I gave it all up and started writing, writing a lot. I think my mission in this life is to tell stories, so I want to share my worlds, thoughts and workflow.

This is a map of the planet Sannar. the first story will be about the kingdom of Zitan, the red castle, problems with father and responsibility. in the middle you can see a strange black thing. This is a canyon that provides resources to 5 of the 7 queens and is a sacred place.

Well, wish me luck! I started to make my dream come true!

[afranciscomiradiezblr-blog]

BOTE CEPILLO. China tradicional

¿Portalápices clásico.?

Chino tallado zitan brush pot dinastía ming Tallado como una flor de yulan en ciernes; el exterior tallado en relieve calado con más flores yulanas en ramitas; madera de tonalidad oscura con patrones de ondas intrincados sutiles ocasionales. Alto: 5 1/4 pulgadas

[thegreymoon]

Monarch Industry - Rewatch

God, she started out so innocent.

No, sweetheart, you will not get to choose, which is probably the only good thing your shit father has done for you.

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Wanru and Awu started out so cute.

Pity Wanru went completely insane.

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Beautiful man.

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She has a talent for falling from high places and being caught by handsome men 😂

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Don't worry, Zitan, Xiao Qi will be there to catch her long after you're gone 😆

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Centering himself in preparation for trouble 🖤

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Getting screenshots of his beautiful face 🖤

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Evildoer.

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I love him and his little head tilt 🖤

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More of his face 🖤

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His smile 😭

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So nice 💛

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The start of Zitan's journey in uselessness.

He's such a waste of oxygen.

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The beaded hat!

Taxian-jun vibes.

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LMAO, I had forgotten about Ziliu being caught in a brothel 😅

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When you have no taste.

[quanronggallery]

Vintage Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Lapis Lazuli & Shell Crane Design Screen

[maabhakti]

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