https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/ae1537bc0245c536a2dcccd4816db0a4.jpg d8818cdb5124495c03c30ad3b7b58463 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other Materials Description An account of the resource Other undefined items are categorised here, such as items made of animal skins, body parts, or something intangible. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. The method of making traditional shuttlecocks is as follows: Rooster feathers are tied together and inserted into the square hole of a coin which is then tightly wrapped by cloth and sewn. There are different kinds of shuttlecocks, some made of rooster feathers, some of hair, some of paper strips, and some of woolen threads. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Feathers, Cloth, Wool, Paper, Coins (traditional) Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. It was believed that it was first created for the Chinese military to have an enjoyable form of exercise. The popularity of the shuttlecock spread to the common people for leisure and recreational purposes There are essentially four kicking techniques: "kicking with the inner side of the foot, with the leg bent inside; kicking with the outer side of the foot, with the leg bent outside; kicking backward with the heel; and kicking forward with the instep." Competitions are organized on the basis of the kicking technique. The traditional matches include number play, time play and variety play. Shuttlecock kicking is a good exercise for strengthening the whole body. It requires no special venue or equipment. The amount of physical exertion can vary from person to person. It is a good game for people of all age groups for improving flexibility, coordination and fitness.. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. In the early 1970s two Americans came up with a ‘new’ game which they called Hacky-Sack. Actually inspired by Jianzi, they formed a company, trademarked the game and the little sacks/balls they manufactured with which to play it. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Shuttlecock (Jianzi) 毽子 Description An account of the resource Jianzi is a traditional Chinese national sport in which players aim to keep a heavily weighted shuttlecock in the air by using their bodies, apart from the hands. Subject The topic of the resource Play, Kids, Sports Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) Relation A related resource Cuju Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Palm size, Colourful Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Han Dynasty