Guardians of Tradition
Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.
Shen Shou
Shen Shou (1874-1921), original name Xuejian, was a native of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. She was the...
Jin Jingfen
Jin Jingfen (1885-1970), originally named Caixian, a Hui minority, was a native of Suzhou, Jiangsu P...
Gong Chun
Gong Chun (c. 1500s) is considered the founder of Yixing zisha (purple clay) teapot making. He was a...
Shi Dabin
Shi Dabin (c. 1573-c. 1648) was a master zisha teapot maker during the transition from the Ming Dyna...
Gu Jingzhou
Gu Jingzhou (1915-1996) was a grand master of zisha teapot art and a Chinese arts and crafts master....
Wang Xiliang
Wang Xiliang (born 1922) is one of the first batch of Chinese arts and crafts masters. He studied un...
Zhang Tonglu
Zhang Tonglu (born 1942) is a master of cloisonné enamel art and is known as the 'Master of National...
Qin Xilin
Qin Xilin (born 1942) is a distinguished ceramic artist and educator who served as President of Jing...