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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Heritage Crafts
Yang Fengnian
Yang Fengnian was the first female master in the history of100
Heritage Crafts
Shao Daheng
Shao Daheng was the leader of the Eight Masters of Zisha dur100
Heritage Crafts
Gu Wenxia
Gu Wenxia is a master of Su embroidery who founded the Suzho100
Heritage Crafts
Yao Jianping
Yao Jianping is a contemporary master of Su embroidery who h100
Heritage Crafts
Zou Yingzi
Zou Yingzi is an innovative Su embroidery master who created100
Heritage Crafts
Chen Hongying
Chen Hongying is a prominent figure in the contemporary Su e100
Heritage Crafts
Mou Zhihong
Mou Zhihong is the last disciple of Jin Jingfen and a master100
Heritage Crafts
Qian Meihua
Qian Meihua was the first intellectual to specialize in cloi100