Guardians of Tradition

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

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Zhang Tonglu
Heritage Crafts

Zhang Tonglu

Zhang Tonglu (born 1942) is a master of cloisonné enamel art and is known as the 'Master of National...

Qin Xilin
Heritage Crafts

Qin Xilin

Qin Xilin (born 1942) is a distinguished ceramic artist and educator who served as President of Jing...

Tang Ziqiang
Heritage Crafts

Tang Ziqiang

Tang Ziqiang (born 1940) is a master ceramic sculptor known for his expressive figurative works. His...

Wang Longfu
Heritage Crafts

Wang Longfu

Wang Longfu, also known by his artistic name 'Changnanzi,' is a master of Jingdezhen porcelain paint...

Ning Qinzheng
Heritage Crafts

Ning Qinzheng

Ning Qinzheng is a prominent figure in Jingdezhen's ceramic community, serving as Deputy Director of...

Cao Ximao
Heritage Crafts

Cao Ximao

Cao Ximao represents the third generation of a distinguished Jingdezhen ceramic family. Born into th...

Tu Xinghua
Heritage Crafts

Tu Xinghua

Tu Xinghua is an Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor specializing in blue-and-white porcelain tec...

Jiang Rong
Heritage Crafts

Jiang Rong

Jiang Rong was the first female China Arts and Crafts Master in Yixing purple clay history. She spec...

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