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Revealing Yangtze Delta craftsmanship
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Embroidery, wood and jade carving, bamboo weaving, clay figures, copper art and ink sticks take the center stage at an exhibition featuring handicrafts in the Yangtze River Delta area at Duoyunxuan Art Center, which is open through March 20.
The exposition is divided into four different themes: shikumen (stone-lane house) memory, embroidery in Yangtze River Delta area, treasures of the study in Anhui Province and specialties in Zhejiang Province.
A six-meter high teapot welcomes the visitors outside the exhibition hall. It’s made of 1,000 pieces of oxford fabric. The rather unusual shape is the result of mixing the traditional Chinese teapot shape with the later English one, a symbol for the exchange between China and the West.
Inside, two dragon robes that were previously shown at the Milan Expo draw the most attention from visitors. In ancient China, only emperors were allowed to wear dragon embroidery. The complicated and intricate brocade was a symbol of wealth, status and power.
Another highlight is a kite made by Yangzhou craftsmen. Besides the traditional patterns on the kite, tiny bells attached to it would ring in the wind. If you take a closer look, you will see that these bells are made from egg shells. Egg-shells, ancient Chinese craftsmen had found, were so light that they had little to no effect on the kite’s flight.
To promote the traditional culture to the public, the art center has organized a special tour for the consulates in Shanghai.
Besides the exhibition, there will also be some on-site performances.
Date: Through March 20, 10am-4pm
Venue: Duoyunxuan Art Center
Address: 1188 Tianyaoqiao Rd
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