What folk arts and crafts are there in China?

Chinese knots, kites, clay figurines, paper cutting, embroidery, etc.

1, Chinese knot

Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven handicraft in China, and its exquisiteness and wisdom are only one aspect of ancient civilization in China. It was first knotted by sewing clothes in the Paleolithic Age, and then extended to the ritual records of the Han Dynasty, and then evolved into today's decorative techniques.

Chinese knot, which expresses emotion and wisdom, is the cultural knowledge in ancient China civilization; Metaphor of human reproduction from generation to generation; It is also a game presentation of mathematical mysteries.

It has a complex and beautiful curve, but it can be reduced to the simplest two-dimensional line. It has an elegant charm, which comes from the basic tools of early human life.

2. Kites

Kites originated in China, and the earliest kites were made by the ancient philosopher Mo Zhai. After the China kite came out, it was quickly used for military needs such as transmitting information and crossing obstacles.

During the Tang and Song Dynasties, due to the emergence of the paper industry, kites were made of paper paste, which quickly spread to the people and became people's entertainment toys.

Starting from the Five Dynasties (907-960), a whistle was added to the kite, which sounded like A Zheng, so it was called a kite. Now we usually talk about kites, and those paper kites without whistles are called kites.

3. clay figurine

A portrait of clay sculpture. In ancient times, it was often used to pray for rain or sunshine. Tianjin clay figurine Zhang Caisu is a popular folk art. Founded in Daoguang period of Qing Dynasty, it has a history of 180 years. Founded during the period and even recognized by the world. Very popular.

"Clay Fighter Zhang" color sculpture promoted the traditional clay figurine to the height of round carving art, and with colors and props, it formed a unique style.

It is another peak of clay sculpture art in China after Liu Yuan in Yuan Dynasty. His works are exquisite in art and far-reaching in the world, occupying an important position in the history of folk art in China.

4. Paper-cutting

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

It inherits the continuous visual image and modeling format, contains rich cultural and historical information, expresses the social identity, moral concept, practical experience, life ideal and aesthetic taste of the general public, and has multiple social values such as cognition, education, expression, lyricism, entertainment and communication.

5. Embroidery

Embroidery is a general term for all kinds of decorative patterns embroidered on fabrics with needles and threads. There are two kinds of embroidery: silk embroidery and feather embroidery. It is a decorative fabric with embroidery marks by puncturing silk thread or other fibers and yarns on embroidery materials with certain patterns and colors with needles. This is an art of adding people's design and production to any existing fabric with needles and threads.

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