What are the characteristics of the development of ancient handicrafts in China?

China's ancient handicraft industry is famous for its development, and it has been in the leading position in the world for a long time, which not only embodies the diligence and wisdom of the ancient working people in China, but also is an important symbol of Chinese civilization's world-renowned reputation. It not only enriched the production and life of working people in ancient China, but also made important contributions to the progress of the whole human civilization.

Characteristics of handicraft industry in China;

1. The handicraft sector is growing, mainly metallurgy, textiles and ceramics.

Second, the handicraft industry has made continuous progress and its technical level is at the leading level in the world.

Third, although the handicraft industry is developed and dominant in the world, it has always been in a subordinate position in the agricultural economy.

Fourth, government handicrafts, private handicrafts and household handicrafts coexist at the same time.

Five, with the expansion of the scale of handicraft production, its mode of operation is also changing (from farmers' household sideline and small workshops in cities and towns-manual workshops \ workshop handicrafts appeared in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. )

Six, the economic center of gravity moved south, and the distribution of handicrafts moved south accordingly.