Introduction of Xianju acupuncture boneless lamp

Xianju Acupuncture Boneless Lantern is called "Tang Lantern" by local people. Its craft originated in the Tang Dynasty. The whole lantern is made of paper of different sizes and shapes, with no skeleton, and covered with embroidered paper with various patterns and patterns. Made by 13 fine process. In 2006, it was listed in the first batch of China's intangible cultural heritage protection list by the State Council. Since its excavation and public appearance, Xianju acupuncture boneless lamp has won many gold medals in China Folk Art Fair and the 4th International Art Fair, and is known as "Yi Deng of China". Acupuncture boneless lanterns originated in Qiantan, Xianju, Zhejiang Province, and were an important commercial port in southeastern Zhejiang during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Legend has it that boneless lanterns originated in the Tang Dynasty, commonly known as "Tang lanterns". During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the skills became more and more exquisite, reaching the peak in the early years of the Republic of China, with more than 80 varieties of colors. By 2007, 27 species had been saved and restored. Xianju's technique of stabbing boneless lamps is unique. The patterns on the lamp surface are all made by punching holes with a knife and taking photos through light transmission. In particular, the modeling method is unique in China Lantern, which is made of paper lamps of different sizes and shapes by folding and gluing, and has no skeleton. The ever-changing shapes and rich patterns have formed various colors. 1996, the acupuncture boneless lantern in Xianju won the gold medal in China folk art works and in the 4th Macau International Art Fair. In 2000, Xianju County was named "the hometown of Chinese folk art (acupuncture boneless lamp)" by the Ministry of Culture. Later, Xianju needled boneless lanterns were selected as "China Lantern" series stamps and collected by Zhejiang Museum.