Gansu traditional crafts stand out at ICIF
The 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair is currently underway, and the exhibition booth for Northwest China's Gansu province is surprising guests with its distinguished traditional crafts.
Folk artists are displaying their exquisite skills on site, providing an opportunity for visitors to explore the vitality of the region's cultural heritages.
Cloisonne enamel painting
Cloisonne enamel is an ancient technique used to decorate metalwork using enamel, cut gemstones, glass and other materials. Cloisonne enamel painting is a special art form that transplants the royal technique to drawing boards or plates.
Lanzhou gourd carving
To make a piece of gourd carving, a carver has to use a knife or needle to meticulously etch the surface of gourds to reproduce traditional Chinese paintings of landscapes, flowers, birds and figures, as well as calligraphy, before outlining them in ink.
Linxia egg carving
Egg-carving is a traditional folk art that involves engraving and painting. Craftsmen carve various delicate designs on various eggshells, including figures, animals and scenery. It originated with the custom of giving carved or colored eggs as wedding and birthday gifts in ancient times.
Qingyang sachet
The production process of making a Qingyang sachet involved embroidering silk fabrics and stuffing them with silk floss and rich scents. People like to carry these sachets as a form of worship, to repel evil spirits, and bear their hopes for safety, fertility, love, and better life.