Ru porcelain is one of top five porcelains in China (Ru, Guan, Jun, Ge and Ding porcelains) which gets its name as it is made in Ruzhou, Henan Province. Ru porcelain enjoys a good reputation of “paramount Ru kiln” in China’s porcelain history. In the late northern Song Dynasty, ru kiln was monopolized by the […]
It is an undeniable fact that Chinese porcelain is renowned worldwide, and in terms of the variety of porcelain itself, it is also extremely diverse. Celadon, white porcelain, shadow blue, monochromatic porcelain, and so on all carry the powerful technology and artistic achievements of ancient China. Among them, there is a type of porcelain that […]
Various social activities of human beings in different historical periods always leave traces of material or intangible culture. Paper Cuttings is one of the treasures of Chinese folk culture and art. Chinese folk Paper Cuttings handicraft has always been an ornament with Chinese national characteristics. Chinese Paper Cuttings is a folk art that uses scissors […]
You’ve probably heard about the Chinese art of paper cutting, also known as paper designs, and seen the intricate artworks on the windows. But have you ever tried making your own paper cuts? In today’s article, let’s look at some key Chinese vocabulary that will help you not only to make your own masterpieces, but […]
Bamboo handicrafts refer to handicrafts that use bamboo as raw material for carving, painting, and other artistic creations. Bamboo craftsmanship is different from ordinary woodworking products. Bamboo crafts, after being steamed and dried, have a much longer lifespan than wooden products. Due to the indomitable nature of bamboo, it has been highly praised by literati […]
Hotan Jade (Nephrite or Hetian Jade) is one of the “four famous jades”in China. It is very delicate in texture, smooth and moist, uniform in color, soft as grease, slightly transparent, waxy luster with a special grease luster, second to none in jade. According to their place of production, they can be divided into seed […]
Where is the Spring Festival in the the Year of the Loong? “Water Charm Jiangsu Intangible Cultural Heritage” will accompany you to celebrate the Spring Festival. During this year’s Spring Festival, Jiangsu held a series of activities called “Water Rhyme Jiangsu Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrating the New Year”, which started from January 18th (the eighth […]
The East China Sea is a distribution center for natural crystal raw materials in the world. Donghai County, Jiangsu Province, known as the “Capital of Crystals”, is renowned for its large reserves and pure texture. The development and utilization of East China Sea crystals can be traced back to the 19th century, but it has […]
The world’s first Suzhou embroidery intangible cultural heritage themed subway station was completed in June 2021. As a “Jiangnan Culture” tourism consumption characteristic special line that Suzhou is striving to build, Subway Line 5 has set up multiple characteristic stations along the way, constantly refreshing the “appearance” of Suzhou Subway stations to new heights. The […]
The Longquan Sword, also known as the Seven Star Sword, can be divided into three basic types based on its different performance: hard sword (known for its rigidity), soft sword (known for its flexibility), and traditional martial arts sword. In addition, there are 29 varieties, including Cloud Flower Sword, Wand Sword, Fish Intestine Sword, Mandarin […]