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Gourd ware, also known as "gourd ware" or "universal ware", is a unique handicraft combining man-made and nature in China. Gourd utensils can be divided into two categories: one is made of mature gourds or carved or painted utensils; The other is to cover the growing young gourd with different molds to make it look exactly like the mold, that is, the "gourd maker"-the processing methods of the gourd are nothing more than these two. Gourd has four common shapes: heart, rod, willow and vase. They not only have practical value, but also have unique artistic value, which can almost be called the carrier of people's expression of aesthetic concepts, folk beliefs and spiritual interests. Regardless of opera figures, literary stories, myths and legends, local scenic spots, local customs, folklore, wedding and funeral customs, etc. , can become the decorative theme of folk artists making gourds. The mouth and lid of the gourd are also very particular, generally made of rosewood, mahogany, ivory or tortoise shell.

The initiator of using gourd to raise singing insects was the late Ming dynasty. This person is from Jiaxing, Zhejiang. He read a lot of poetry books since he was a child, and Chongzhen was promoted in the ninth year. After the demise of the Ming Dynasty, I lost confidence in society, so I retired and went home to plant gourds and raise bugs. In the Qing dynasty, the most exquisite gourd was the beautifully carved "cover core", not only ivory, but also mahogany and hawksbill. Since the Qing dynasty, "gourd culture" has had a far-reaching impact.