Chaozhou wood carving spread over Chaoshan in South China’s Guangdong Province and is popular in cities like Chao’an, Jieyang, Chaoyang,…
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The Marvels of Bamboo Basketry
China is home to about one-third of the world`s 1.300 species of bamboo. For centuries. its…
Making boxwood carving
The main artistic feature of boxwood carving is that all the works are made based on their original…
With a time-honored history. woodcarving boasts a great amount of genres with a variety of shapes. Historical records show that…
With a history of over 800 years. Zhuxian Town Woodblock New Year pictures are one of the oldest folk woodblock…
Chinese traditional furniture has a strong aesthetic appeal due to its apparently simple lines and the fact that it makes…
Ming Dynasty desk and chairs displayed in the Summer Palace
With a time-honored history. the handicraft of furniture formed its unique…
The History of Engraving in China
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Engraving occupies an important position in Chinese fine arts and…