Kazakh Embroidery: Keeping Traditions Alive in Xinjiang
Discover how Hatima Ainaidou and Kazakh embroiderers in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are weaving centuries-old heritage into modern life with vibrant needlework traditions.
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Tianjin’s Folk Art Bridges Cultures at SCO Summit
From woodblock prints to jasmine tea, explore how Tianjin’s folk art at the SCO Summit builds global bridges with creativity and shared values.
How Nianhua Art Captured Japan’s Invasion in Vivid Woodcuts
Discover how nianhua, China’s folk New Year paintings, vividly documented Japan’s invasion at a Beijing exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of victory.
Painted Dreams: How Bai Women in Dali Are Reimagining Folk Art
Discover how elderly women of the Bai ethnic group in Dali, Yunnan Province, use local soils and embroidery-inspired brushwork to create vibrant folk art by Erhai Lake.
Tianjin Clay Figure Zhang: Bringing Clay Figurines to Life
Discover Tianjin Clay Figure Zhang, a centuries-old craft from the Chinese mainland that breathes life into palm-sized clay figurines with expressive details.
Laixi Puppetry Revives 2000-Year-Old Folk Art
Laixi puppetry revives a 2,000-year-old art form, blending rich traditions with a modern twist in east China’s Shandong Province.