What traditional handicrafts are there in Quanzhou?

There are many special products in Quanzhou, besides handicrafts and tea, there are many special products in Quanzhou. Quanzhou, which was called "City of Light" by Italian Kelpolo more than 700 years ago, what traditional handicrafts are there in this historic city? Come and have a look!

Quanzhou specialty one: Dehua ceramics

Dehua ceramics is one of the traditional firing techniques of Dehua porcelain in Quanzhou, Fujian. It has a very long history, which began in the Neolithic Age, flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Dehua enjoys superior climatic conditions, moderate temperature and cooling, four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, the same season of rain and heat, wet and foggy, and slightly less sunshine, which is very suitable for firing ceramics. There are two ways to make Dehua porcelain: one is to directly form it with high-quality kaolin, and the other is to copy the mold and then form it by grouting or friction. Dehua porcelain is usually glazed after the brick is dried, then put into a kiln and fired at a high temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius.

Quanzhou specialty 2: Hui 'an stone carving

Hui 'an stone carving is one of the traditional carving techniques in Quanzhou, Fujian, with a very long history. As early as 1600 years ago in the Jin Dynasty, Hui 'an stone carving has been used as a permanent art. Hui 'an stone carving is mainly reflected in the architectural design, carving and installation of Guan Gong Temple, the construction and carving of towers, pavilions, columns and columns inside and outside the temple, and the superb carving of statues of gods and buddhas. On May 20th, 2006, Hui 'an stone carving was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

Quanzhou Specialty 3: Quanzhou Lantern

Quanzhou Lantern is one of the traditional handicrafts in Quanzhou, Fujian, with a very long history. It began in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and continues to this day. Quanzhou Lantern integrates carving, painting, calligraphy, modeling, color matching, bleaching and dyeing, which is of great arts and crafts value. The story of the characters in the lamp, the scenery of mountains and rivers, and the folk customs are full of strong cultural connotations, edifying and enlightening people, and have high cultural value. Every year around the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first month, people hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create an auspicious and festive atmosphere.

Quanzhou specialty 4: Quanzhou puppet

Quanzhou puppet is a folk handicraft in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, with a very long history. Quanzhou puppet uses camphor wood to carve the head blank, put it on the back, cover it with mud, polish it, paint it, and match it with costumes. Quanzhou puppet has a complete image structure and exquisite production, especially the carving and pastel techniques of the puppet head, which are unique. Quanzhou's puppet head has a clear outline and refined lines, which inherits the carving and painting styles of the Tang and Song Dynasties. On the basis of inheriting his traditional skills, contemporary puppet head production pays more attention to exaggeration and deformation, especially to individuality and expressiveness. It is a well-known folk craft treasure at home and abroad.

Quanzhou specialty five: Yongchun lacquer basket

Yongchun lacquer basket is a traditional handicraft in Quanzhou, Fujian province, with a long history, which was recorded in Zhengde period of Ming Dynasty. The production process of Yongchun paint basket is very fine. If it is subdivided, there are more than 30 ways. According to the big steps, it can be divided into three steps: bamboo weaving, grey work and lacquer painting pile carving. The paint basket made has elegant, simple, dignified, exquisite and delicate artistic style, acid and alkali resistance and durability.