1. Chinese knot

Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven craft in China. The delicacy and wisdom it displays are just one aspect of ancient Chinese civilization. It was originally used for sewing and knotting in the Paleolithic Age, and then extended to the ritual recording of the Han Dynasty, and then evolved into today's decorative craftsmanship.

People of the Zhou Dynasty often wore Chinese knots as decorations on jade they carried with them. Bronze vessels from the Warring States Period also had Chinese knot patterns. It was not until the Qing Dynasty that the Chinese knot truly became a popular art among the people. ?

Contemporarily it is often used to decorate interiors, as gifts between relatives and friends, and as personal accessories. Because its appearance is symmetrical and exquisite, it can represent China's long history and conforms to the customs and aesthetic concepts of traditional Chinese decoration, so it is named Chinese knot.

2. Shadow puppets

Shadow puppetry, also known as "shadow play" or "lantern shadow play", is a folk drama in which silhouettes of characters made of animal skins or cardboard are used to perform stories. During the performance, the artists controlled the puppets behind a white curtain while telling stories using local popular tunes, accompanied by percussion instruments and string instruments, giving it a strong local flavor.

Shadow puppetry is an ancient traditional Chinese folk art. Old Beijingers call it "donkey shadow puppetry". According to historical records, shadow puppetry began in the Western Han Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Qing Dynasty, and spread to West Asia and Europe during the Yuan Dynasty. It can be said that it has a long history and a long history.

3. Palace lanterns

Palace lanterns, also known as palace lanterns, are one of the most distinctive traditional handicrafts among Chinese lanterns. Palace lanterns began in the Eastern Han Dynasty and flourished in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. They have strong local characteristics. As the name suggests, palace lanterns are lamps used in the palace. They are mainly painted lanterns with a fine wood frame inlaid with silk yarn and glass, and various patterns painted on the outside. It is famous for its elegance, luxury and palace style.

Because it has been used by the palace for a long time, in addition to lighting, it must also be equipped with intricate decorations to show the wealth and luxury of the emperor. The orthodox palace lanterns are octagonal, hexagonal, or tetragonal, and the patterns on each screen are mostly dragons and phoenixes, longevity, good fortune, and good fortune.

4. Paper-cutting

Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art that uses scissors or carving knives to cut patterns on paper and is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper-cutting has a broad mass base, is integrated into the social life of people of all ethnic groups, and is an important part of various folk activities.

Its continuously inherited visual image and modeling style contain rich cultural and historical information, express the social beliefs, moral concepts, practical experience, life ideals and aesthetic tastes of the general public, and have cognitive , education, expression, lyricism, entertainment, communication and other multiple social values.

5. Auspicious Cloud Torch

A lingering, graceful and elegant auspicious cloud spans five thousand years of Chinese history and floats to the five continents of the world. The theme elements of the torch also include paper, which represents China's four great inventions. They use the oriental spirit of "nature of heaven and earth, human nature, tolerance and open-mindedness" and the power of auspicious clouds to spread peaceful culture and pass on oriental civilization.

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