What are the folk crafts in China?

Chinese knots, kites, clay figures, paper-cutting, embroidery and so on.

1, Chinese knot

Chinese knot is a unique Chinese hand-woven crafts, it shows the exquisite and wisdom is one of the ancient Chinese civilization. It was originally used in the Paleolithic era for sewing and tying knots, and was later extended to the Han Dynasty for rituals and record-keeping, and then evolved into today's decorative crafts.

The Chinese knot, the sentiment and wisdom shown on it is a cultural knowledge in the ancient Chinese civilization; it is a metaphor for the reproduction of human beings from generation to generation; it is also a game of mathematical mystery.　

It has complex and delicate curves, but can be reduced to the simplest two-dimensional lines. It has an elegant flavor that comes from the basic tools of human life in the beginning of time.

2. Kites

Kites originated in China, and the earliest kites were made by the ancient philosopher Mo Zhai. After the introduction of Chinese kites, they were soon used to convey messages, fly over dangerous obstacles and other military needs.

During the Tang and Song dynasties, due to the emergence of the paper-making industry, kites were changed to papier-maché, which soon spread to the folk and became toys for people's leisure and entertainment.

From the Five Dynasties (907-960), whistles were added to paper kites, which sounded like kites, so they were called "kites". Now we say kites is actually a general term, the paper kites without whistles, are called kites.

3, mud man

Figures made of mud. In ancient times, they were mostly used to pray for rain or sunshine. Tianjin mud man Zhang colorful sculpture is a popular folk art, it was founded in the Qing Dynasty Daoguang years, circulation, development has been 180 years of history. During this period, it has been recognized by the founders and even the world. It is loved by all.

"Mudman Zhang" of colorful sculpture of the traditional pinch mudman to the level of round plastic art, and decorated with colors, props, forming a unique style.

It is after Liu Yuan in the Yuan Dynasty, another peak of China's clay art, its works of art, influence far around the world, in the history of China's folk art occupies an important position.

4, paper-cutting

Paper-cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or carving knife to cut patterns on paper, which is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper-cutting has a broad mass base, intermingled with the social life of the people of all ethnic groups, is an important part of various folk activities.

The visual images and modeling formats inherited from the past contain rich cultural and historical information, express the public's social identity, moral concepts, practical experience, ideals of life and aesthetic interests, and have multiple social values such as cognition, edification, expression, lyricism, entertainment and communication.

5, embroidery

Embroidery is a needle and thread embroidered on the fabric of a variety of decorative designs. Embroidery thread embroidery and feather embroidery two kinds. It is a needle will be silk thread or other fibers, yarns to a certain pattern and color in the embroidery material piercing, embroidery to form a pattern of decorative fabrics. It is an art of adding human designs and productions to any fabric in existence using needles and threads.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Folk Handicrafts