Chinese craft

Jing County oil-paper umbrella is one of China’s traditional handicrafts with a long history and unique craftsmanship. This type of umbrella is constructed with high-quality wood as the frame and oil-paper as the canopy, meticulously crafted through multiple processes. The distinctive features of Jing County oil-paper umbrellas include vibrant colors, durable texture, and excellent rain […]

Gu, a Chinese character rich in ancient charm, represents a special vessel in ancient China. It served both as a container for drinking alcohol and as a dignified ceremonial object. Its existence not only witnessed the lives of ancient people but also symbolized the etiquette-oriented nature of Chinese civilization. As early as the Shang Dynasty,

Iron painting, also known as Tiehua, is a traditional Chinese craft that dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Iron painting uses hammers and anvils as the main tools to forge and weld iron plates or wires into various patterns and shapes. After undergoing processes such as polishing and painting, it becomes a form of artistic

Chinese palm fibre, also called Zongbian， is one of the traditional handicrafts of the Han ethnic group, crafted from palm tree leaves. Palm grass products have a long history, with the main production of Zongbian in the Yangtze River basin located in the southern part of Shaanxi, particularly in Hanzhong. Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, and Jiangnan are also

Xuan Paper (simplified Chinese: 宣纸; traditional Chinese: 宣紙; pinyin: xuānzhǐ), also known as Xuan Paper or Xuanzhi, is a type of paper originating from ancient China used for writing and painting. Xuan Paper is renowned for its soft and delicate texture, making it suitable for conveying the artistic expression of Chinese calligraphy and painting. Papermaking

Chinese Porcelain Carving,as know an Ceramic engraving, as a unique form of art, blends traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, representing the perfect integration of traditional Chinese ceramic culture and carving techniques. Through the use of carving tools on the surface of ceramics, various patterns, texts, and images are created, imbuing ceramics with profound cultural connotations

Magpie fan, also known as Magpie Feather Fan, is one of China’s traditional handicrafts, renowned for its unique material and exquisite craftsmanship. It is a fan made from magpie feathers, showcasing beautiful patterns and colors on both the fan surface and the fan bones. Magpie fans are not only practical cooling tools but also artifacts

The Sandalwood Fan is one of China’s traditional handicrafts, renowned for its unique material and exquisite craftsmanship. Made from sandalwood, both the fan ribs and surface emit a faint sandalwood fragrance, giving it its name. The Sandalwood Fan serves not only as a practical cooling tool but also as a craft with artistic value. The

The tumbler toy, or “不倒翁” (bù dǎo wēng) in Chinese, is a traditional plaything renowned for its exceptional balance and stability, capable of swaying back and forth without toppling over. Its origins trace back to ancient China, where it stood as a classic among children’s toys. Today, the tumbler toy remains beloved by many and