Mulan is forced to adhere to tradition, which includes a set form dress and learning proper ink fashion.
I already had this dress, but similar ones can be found at www.chinasprout.com or made by simple pattern and knot.
To create Chinese print like the kind Mulan is fashioning, go to an online Chinese translation dictionary and print out the words of your choice.
The brush Mulan is using is nothing more than a lipstick applier from a makeup kit.
As a young girl, Mulan's parents would have already been in search for a husband for her. To impressive would-be suitors, her parents would show off Mulan's talent in the delicate art of paint, tea service, music and plant care.
I already had this shirt too, but similar ones can be found at the site linked above.
Teapots like these can be found quite inexpensively at knick knack stores like Tuesday Morning.
Lucky Bamboo can be found at florists and many grocery stores.
And Saves a Nation!
To save the life of her beloved, aged father, Mulan adopts a disguise and takes his place as a warrior. Her legendary bravery is commended by all and only after her work is done is it discovered she is a woman.
Warrior Mulan dons a black cape made out of a semi circle of black fabric.
The jade family medallion around her neck is actually a faux necklace, which can be purchaced at any cheap jewelry store for less than $10.
I had most the things for this project already because my father used to work/live in Hong Kong when I was little. All things used could easily and inexpensively be found or made using things from around your neighborhood.
Mulan information:
www.geocities.com/Hollywood/5082/mulanfaq.html
www.heroinesinhistory.com/lesson.html
http://mulan.disneyfriends.net/
Chinese Dolls/Outfits/Suprises
www.chinasprout.com
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