History of Xianzuo

Xianyou woodcarving collectively referred to as "Xianzuo", also known as "Yangtang carving", belongs to a tributary of Fujian Longyan woodcarving, is an ancient woodcarving school with a unique artistic style, originated in the middle of Fujian Xianyou, Putian area. Xianyou woodcarving is known for its "fine and delicate translucent carving", which was formed in the Tang and Song dynasties and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is initially an ancient architectural carving art, to the Tang Dynasty, thanks to the power of Buddhism to promote and get a leap in development. According to the Song Dynasty published "Xianxi County" records, as early as the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism has begun to spread and spread in Xianyou, at that time, Xianyou territory of temples, near and far enjoy the reputation of the "Sangxiang Buddha country", then the wood carving is mainly applied to the temple temple building beams, roof citron, lintel and furniture decorations, especially wood carving of the Buddha simple modeling, knife skillful, smooth lines, style unique In particular, wood carvings of Buddha were characterized by concise modeling, skillful knife skills, smooth lines and unique styles, which had a high artistic level. To the Song Dynasty, Xianyou wood carving by the architectural decorative art gradually evolved into furniture carving art, folk wood carving artisans use traditional wood carving art to carve and decorate hardwood furniture. Legend has it that Cai Jing's favorite "Master Teacher's Chair" was elaborately designed and produced by Xiangyou folk woodcarvers. The shape of the master chair "round on the bottom" carries the ancient Chinese philosophical concepts of "bearing the heavens and the earth" and "heaven is round and earth is square", and is imbued with a strong Confucianism. It is said that at that time from Xianyou production arrived in the capital tribute to the "master chair", throne, case, table, etc. by the royal family and court nobles love, and thus become the treasure of the imperial city and the palace of successive generations.

Late Song and early Yuan, Xianyou folk carving of figures, flowers and other subjects such as screen, railings, wood carving curios, musical instruments, furniture, etc., has been popular and famous. Ming and Qing dynasties Xianyou art carving furniture and mahogany carving furniture, regardless of woodworking production modeling and carving decorative patterns, patterns are perfect, carving skills, patterns and delicate and subtle, comparable to the Imperial City of Beijing wood carving furniture, Suzhou mahogany carving furniture, Zhejiang Dongyang wood carving furniture, the formation of a unique style of Xianyou style (i.e., "Yangtang style") furniture. The Xiangyou style (i.e. "Yangtang style") of furniture was formed with a distinctive style. Xianyou wood carving more than the local abundance of longan tree wood carved into a variety of military generals, ladies or gods, vivid image, skilled carving, supplemented by the old lacquer coating, so that the works appear more colorful deep, ancient, longan wood carving and thus become a wood carving masterpieces, especially carving shelf beds, wood carving screen for the best works. This is the origin of the name of Xianyou wood carving style crafts. Welcome readers to visit the official website of the Royal Classic Humanities Home Art Museum to learn more details about mahogany furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties, classical furniture, wood carving handicrafts, Chinese design and other mahogany furniture.

2006

December, Xianyou County by the China Arts and Crafts Society awarded the title of "China's classical crafts and furniture capital".

2007

July, Xianyou Classical Craft Furniture Exhibition was held in Beijing China International Trade Center, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee Zhang Kefai attended the opening ceremony.

October, Xianyou County Government organized enterprises for the first time to participate in the second China (Putian) Strait Crafts Expo hosted by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the People's Government of Fujian Province.

2008

February, Xianyou County, Fujian Province, the establishment of the Association of Classical Craft Furniture, the first batch of 218 enterprises to participate.

May, Xianyou County Government in the Sixth China (Shanghai) International Furniture Exhibition, held "Fu pulse" Xianzuo "craft" debut, and "northern China furniture trade capital" Xianghe County into a brother county signing ceremony, and organized crafts Tourism project promotion will be held.

May, Fujian Classical Craft Furniture Association actively organize and carry out the "attention to Wenchuan, hand in hand with the disaster relief, a million fund-raising activities", 122 craft enterprises to donate, amounting to 1,071,393,000 yuan.

June, Xianyou County Government to develop the integrity of the classical furniture enterprise rating methods, assessment is divided into five levels, valid for two years.

July, "Xianzuo" to participate in the Dalian Xinghai Convention and Exhibition Center held by the Dalian Municipal People's Government, China Arts and Crafts Society, Fujian Putian City, sponsored by the Economic and Trade Commission of the Sixth China Arts and Crafts Exposition and Classical furniture, collectibles exposition.

September, Xianyou County Government to organize enterprises to participate in the fifth China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair - China-Korea Small and Medium Enterprises Fair.

October, China's classical arts and crafts furniture boutique exhibition in Hong Kong Asia International Expo grand exhibition, Xianyou local 12 leading furniture enterprises to participate in the participation of 35 representatives of the participating enterprises, about more than 6,000 thousand people from 36 countries and regions around the world to visit the museum.

October, Fujian Provincial Association of Classical Crafts and Furniture organizations to participate in the third China (Putian) Strait Crafts Fair hosted by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the China Light Industry Federation and the Fujian Provincial People's Government.

November, "Xianzuo" to participate in the first cross-strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair.

November, Xianyou County Economic and Trade Bureau and the Provincial Association of Classical Crafts and Furniture signed Xianyou Baoquan Crafts Industrial Park project, with a total investment of 1 billion yuan.

November, the former Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Li Ruihuan and his entourage in the provincial party secretary Lu Zhangong, Chairman of the CPPCC Liang Qiping, and other leaders of the provincial government and the city and county leaders, accompanied by the Xiayou County, Pungtou Township, Damxia Village, the Classical Furniture Town inspection.

December, Fujian Provincial Association of Classical Craft Furniture, jointly with the relevant departments to select the first batch of classical craft industry in Fujian Province, "quality, trustworthy" 40 outstanding enterprises.

2009

April, Xianyou County Baoquan Craft Industrial Park was included in the construction project of Fujian Provincial Characteristic Cultural Industrial Park.

April, Xianyou County Government organized 45 pieces of works to participate in the first Fujian Provincial Copyright Creative Excellence Exhibition held in the Fujian Provincial Museum.

April, Xianyou County Government organized enterprises to participate in the fourth China (Putian) Strait Crafts Fair.

June, Xianyou County Federation of Literature and Culture registered "Xianzuo" trademark success.

June, Xianyou classical craft furniture production techniques by the Fujian Provincial People's Government, Fujian Provincial Department of Culture as Fujian Province Intangible Cultural Heritage.

August, CCTV two sets of "Treasure Hunting" column group recorded in Putian City TV "Treasure Hunting - into the Putian" program, Longwei Craft Co., Ltd. chairman of Mr. You Liangzhao collection of Hainan Huanghuali "Qing Qianlong twelve fan curved screen" won the Putian "folk national treasure" crown, vice mayor Ruan Jun for Mr. You Liangzhao issued a certificate.

October, Vice Minister of Culture Zhao Shaohua to Xianyou research cultural industries, visit Xianyou classical craft furniture industry and guidance.

October, Xianyou local 24 classical furniture enterprises to participate in the "Taipei International Home Life Fashion Exhibition". This activity has strongly publicized the Xianyou County classical craft furniture industry and its popularity, expanding the influence of the craft industry in Xianyou County.

October, xianyou county government organizations to participate in the xiamen culture and art center held in the second cross-strait (xiamen) cultural industry fair.

November, "the fifth fujian province arts and crafts boutique 'contest cup' competition", xianyou artists works *** won 2 gold medal, 2 silver medal, 7 bronze medal, 13 outstanding awards.

2010

May, Xianyou County Government organized enterprises to participate in the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen held the sixth Shenzhen Cultural Fair.

June, Xianyou County Government organized enterprises to participate in the Fifth China (Putian) Strait Arts and Crafts Fair (hereinafter referred to as "Art Fair").

July, Xianyou County, 17 enterprises to obtain the first classical craft furniture industry "price integrity unit" title.

July, the use of the World Expo held in the country's 439 train sets, continuous broadcast by the Ministry of Railways Film and Television Center filmed "into the World Expo to see the brand" column, to promote "Xianzuo" brand to travelers.

August, the CCTV news channel "newsroom" program, broadcast "'Xianzuo' culture and technology, traditional crafts into the future" news.

September, Xianyou County Craft Industrial Park Project Expo City and logistics center earth leveling project officially started.

September, 33 XianYou classical furniture enterprises in Beijing to participate in China Putian arts and crafts fine art Beijing exhibition, the promulgation of Putian City arts and crafts industry top ten brands, ten influential enterprises and top ten leaders.

September, Wang Jun, vice minister of finance in the provincial party committee, accompanied by Chen Hua, vice governor of the village of Xiayou Pungtou dam to inspect the classical crafts and furniture, and appreciated.

September, the CCTV network brand international channel [interview] column made a "ancient elegance - 'Xianzuo' blossom brand charm" special report.

October, the CCTV Finance Channel to "crazy mahogany" as the theme, in-depth coverage of Xiangyou mahogany furniture.

November, Xianyou County Government to organize enterprises to participate in the eleventh China Arts and Crafts Masters Fine Arts Fair. China Light Industry Federation, vice president of the China Arts and Crafts Association, Yang Zipeng, chairman of the Board of Directors to visit the classical craft furniture exhibition area and give a high evaluation.

2011

March, the former Minister of Finance Xiang Huaicheng and his entourage came to Xiangyou County to investigate the classical craft furniture industry, and Xiangyou County vigorously develop the classical craft furniture industry work to give high praise.

April, Xianyou County Government organized enterprises to participate in the sixth China (Putian) Strait Crafts Fair.

April, Xianyou County Government to organize enterprises to participate in the "2011 China Arts and Crafts 'Hundred Flowers Award' (Putian, Fujian) selection activities", the Association's vice president Lin Fuxing and other eight participants in the evaluation of the work won eight gold medals, 11 pieces of work for evaluation won the silver medal, 5 entries won the bronze medal, 2 entries won the best craftsmanship award.

April, Xianyou County Government organized enterprises to participate in the sixth Fujian Province Arts and Crafts Excellence "Competition Cup". Huang Fuhua and other three participants in the evaluation of the works won three gold medals, eight works were evaluated by the Silver Award, 12 works were evaluated by the Bronze Award, 17 works were evaluated by the Award of Excellence.

In May, Xianyou County was selected as one of the "Top 100 Counties in China's Industry" and ranked 92nd.

August, Xianyou County, the first batch of provincial-level industrial tourism demonstration sites listed, Xieli Classical Crafts Furniture Company Limited, Lian Tianhong (Fujian) Furniture Co.

September, Xianyou County, the classical furniture industry, there have been 269 trademarks successfully registered, 14 "Xianzuo" enterprises to obtain the title of the provincial brand products, 18 Xianzuo enterprise trademarks to obtain the title of the province's famous trademarks and municipal well-known trademarks.