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Discover how artists in the Chinese mainland are reimagining the traditional peony, blending ancient techniques with modern creativity to bring this cultural symbol to life like never before.
Discover how Foshan’s ancient craft of gambiered Guangdong gauze is being preserved and transformed into a modern art form, weaving heritage, silk, and legacy into a timeless masterpiece.
Young artisans in Fujian Province are revitalizing the ancient craft of lacquerware by blending traditional techniques with modern design.
China celebrates its vibrant art scene with the Beijing International Film Festival, Shanghai Ballet’s 10th anniversary of “Swan Lake,” and the revival of traditional crafts like Jianshui Purple Clay Pottery.
Guo Yu crafts lifelike rose-shaped steamed buns in Huaibei, Anhui, blending traditional huamo art with Women’s Day celebrations. These edible roses delight locals with their beauty and taste.
Artisans in Foshan, Guangdong Province are turning fields into living canvases by crafting gambiered Guangdong gauze. This delicate fabric, made from the Dioscorea cirrhosa plant, gains its unique texture from sun and wind.
Discover the timeless beauty of Nanjing’s Yunjin brocade, a luxurious silk fabric whose intricate craftsmanship dates back to ancient dynasties.
Explore Beijing’s Cloisonne Art Museum of China, where the rich history and modern revival of cloisonne, a traditional Chinese craft, comes to life.
Discover how Beijing’s Cloisonne Art Museum is bringing the ancient craft of cloisonne to the modern world.
Buyi craftswomen in Guizhou Province keep a thousand-year-old batik tradition alive, painting molten wax patterns and dyeing fabrics with herbal dyes.