The Inheritance and Development of Folk Woodcarving Craft in Yunnan —— The Significance of Topic Selection

Yunnan woodcarving is an ancient traditional craft with a long history. Many patterns on Neolithic pottery were photographed with carved wood, and the patterns photographed with wood were the most primitive woodcarving works. From the bronze house models unearthed from Shizhai Mountain in Jinning and Lijiashan in Jiangchuan, and the ship patterns on the bronze drums, it can be seen that wood carving has been used in buildings and practical products for more than 2,000 years, and the technology is very exquisite. By Nanzhao and Dali periods, the technical level of wood carving had reached a high level, and it was widely used to build magnificent palaces, temples, gardens and residential buildings. In many areas (especially Bai areas), there are a large number of skilled craftsmen who specialize in building construction and carving decoration, and there is also a reputation of "carpenter promotion" that praises smart carpenters. Legend has it that in the Yuan Dynasty, some carpenters called "Yunnan workers" were selected to participate in the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Until today, Dali, Jianchuan and Heqing woodcarvings are still well-known at home and abroad. In addition to the Bai nationality, the Han, Naxi and Dai nationalities in Yunnan also have admirable traditions of woodcarving skills. After thousands of years of development, inheritance and tempering, Yunnan national woodcarving has formed a unique style with high manufacturing technology and artistic level, and it is an eye-catching pearl in Yunnan arts and crafts.