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How ancient Chinese stayed cosy using gadgets found in classical literature, historic artwork

South China Morning Post ·

In ancient China, without electricity, how did people stay cosy at home during freezing winters? The answer lies in warming baskets, which have been used for more than 2,000 years. A traditional warming basket featured a charcoal brazier beneath a bamboo cover. One of the earliest written references…

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