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Chinese Embroidery: The Art of Needle and Thread
Chinese embroidery is a time-honored traditional handicraft that uses needles and threads to weave gorgeous patterns on silk, cotton and other fabrics, known as the “art of needle and thread”.
2026-09-12
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Chinese Oil Paper Umbrella: A Poetic Traditional Craft
The oil paper umbrella is a classic traditional folk handicraft in China, integrating practicality, artistry and cultural symbolism, with a history of more than 1,000 years. Originating in the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was once an indispensable daily rainproof tool for ancient Chinese people
2026-09-12
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The Four Treasures of the Study: Soul of Chinese Literati Craft
The Four Treasures of the Study, namely Huzhou ink brushes, Huizhou inksticks, Xuan paper and Duan inkstones, are the most classic and representative handicrafts in Chinese traditional literary and artistic culture. For thousands of years
2026-09-12
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The Exquisite Art of Filigree Inlaying
Filigree inlaying, also known as flower silk inlaying, is an elegant traditional court craft in China, with a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period. It flourished in the Ming Dynasty and became a mature and superb royal craft in the Qing Dynasty,
2026-09-12
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The Elegant Craft of Liling Underglaze Porcelain
Liling underglaze porcelain, a treasure of Chinese traditional ceramic craftsmanship, is a prestigious national intangible cultural heritage originating from Liling City, Hunan Province, known as the “millennium-old porcelain capital”. With a unique underglaze color technique and elegant artistic style,
2026-09-12
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The Timeless Art of Chinese Paper Cutting
Chinese paper cutting, or jianzhi, is one of the most widespread and beloved traditional folk crafts in China, boasting a history of more than 1,500 years. Rooted in the daily lives and folk customs of ordinary people
2026-09-12
