Guardians of Tradition

Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.

All Masters Visual Arts Heritage Crafts Wearable Arts Performing Arts Living Traditions Architecture & Gardens Wellness & Harmony Cultural Treasures

Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was the most famous Peking Opera per100

Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958) was one of the Four Great Dan (fema100

Shen Shou (1874-1921), original name Xuejian, was a native o100

Jin Jingfen (1885-1970), originally named Caixian, a Hui min100

Gong Chun (c. 1500s) is considered the founder of Yixing zis100

Shi Dabin (c. 1573-c. 1648) was a master zisha teapot maker100

Gu Jingzhou (1915-1996) was a grand master of zisha teapot a100

Wang Xiliang (born 1922) is one of the first batch of Chines100

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