What is Mud Horse

What is a Mud Horse:

The Mud Horse is a kind of traditional Chinese folk handicrafts, also known as "Mud Doll" or "Mud Horse Monkey". It is shaped from clay, usually as a static statue, in red, yellow, green and other colors, in various forms and in large numbers.

The clay horse originated from traditional Chinese folk tales and legends. It is said that ancient fairies would ride horses down from the sky to the earth. And the Mud Horse was created according to this legend and is regarded as a mysterious animal. In addition, mud horses are also associated with Taoist culture and are believed to have the function of warding off evil spirits and praying for good fortune.

The main material used to make mud horses is clay, which needs to be blended into mud and then rolled into thin slices to mold different shapes. Mud horses are usually presented in bright colors such as red, yellow and green, which is mainly to increase its mystery and festive atmosphere. After making, the mud horses also need to be left to dry in the sunlight in order to keep them stable.

The clay horse has a special meaning and value in traditional Chinese culture. It is not only a kind of children's toy, but also a kind of good luck symbolizing good fortune, peace and health. In some traditional wedding customs, couples will also present mud horses to each other, expressing the hope that the other party's good health and early birth of a child. In addition, mud horses are regarded as a cultural heritage with artistic value and are collected and studied by many people.

In short, the mud horse is an important handicraft in traditional Chinese culture, which not only has the value of ornamental and collection, but also contains rich cultural connotations and meanings.