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Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Professor Beauregard Diggs Aug 16, 2012. 33 Replies 3 Likes
I love steampunk, I love martial arts, is there any way to mix these two besides wearing a katana on your garb?Continue
New Cords for Derigable
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zebulon Vitruvius Pike Oct 18, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I think that modern cords for our airships are to flimsy and breakable, i think that to keep a ship from falling apart we should make bound spider web cords, they are supposed to be stronger!Continue
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Ronin replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"youre not the first to think of this.
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Ive been waiting breathlessly for developments on this and have considered many times a costuming project (or 10) along the same lines. theyve got some great ideas along the lines…"
Seamus MacCumhaill replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"Since we're dealing with imaginary worlds that are - by their very definition - historically inaccurate, I see absolutely no reason why any culture couldn't be brought into a steampunk aesthetic. As mentioned before, parts of…"
"Oriental bowing? An interesting possible addition to my persona. Thank you Felix :}"
"OMG! I totally forgot to mention mannerisms! Jiminy! Learn to bow and do so. Allow me to clarify as there is more to bowing than just bending. The depth, duration, and number of bows are indicative of the rank of each individual participating. A…"
Shahbanoo Pantea replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"Oh my!"
Shahbanoo Pantea replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"HAHAHAHA it looks good on him. you can hardly notice the zombie rot. :D"
Shahbanoo Pantea replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"Steampunk is what you make of it. Didn't those things exist in the 19th century? (Yes, it's a rhetorical question, we both knew the answer there. :) )
I'm Persian, so guess what my persona is. Exactly. If European-descent steampunks…"
"I have read a bit of the posts and offer the following. First, a katana, really? Nunchaku, jitte, parang, tetsubo, naginata, kama, tonfa, sai, bali-song, feng, and a bajillion other weapons litter the horde of asian cultures assuming a weapon is…"
The Widow Kate Next replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"I don't see any reason why they shouldn't be fused, in fact I really love the look of some I've seen. Maybe incorporating old Samurai styles form the Japanese culture would work for you. Some interesting examples of Japanese infusion…"
BuddhaAlex replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"You description sends me into a swoon of envious delight! I would love to see an image of you in this amazing attire! Yes, it is always a travesty when the unwashed masses step on pure, hand-painted silk... also, even the best of…"
Lord Nathanæl A Thoughtcraft etc replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"*Is entirely flattered and enticed by your words of blossoms and honey* My black pinstriped furisode embroidered with circular Gallifreyan-looking clockworks and stars combined with Victorian hats and goggles is my general appearance at…"
BuddhaAlex replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"One of the main things about steam-punk which often differentiates it from other alternative-fashion movements, is the integration of "function" and "armor." The idea that madcap inventions and martial readiness should be…"
BuddhaAlex replied to Isaac Hughes's discussion Can Steampunk and Asian culture go hand in hand?"If you should ever make it east, far enough to reach the dreary midwest -- I would love to cover you in silk, dear. Just the thing. And yes, the idea of Nippon-steam does appeal, doesn't it? Hor green tea and hammered…"
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