ziseviolet:Chinese Mermaid -《 鲛人 》- Jiaoren The Chinese mermaid is called 鲛人/jiāorén. In addition
ziseviolet:Chinese Mermaid -《 鲛人 》- Jiaoren The Chinese mermaid is called 鲛人/jiāorén. In addition to their beautiful appearance, they are also outstanding craftspeople. According to “In Search of the Supernatural/搜神记”, a 4th-century compilation of legends about ghosts and spirits, jiaoren lived in the South Sea, spent their days weaving cloth, and if they cried, their tears would turn into pearls. (x)Photo by 老妖_Choco; Hanfu (han chinese clothing) from 司南阁/Sinange. -- source link