There are many specialties in Quanzhou, including handicrafts and tea, as well as many Quanzhou specialties. More than 700 years ago, the Italian Marco Polo called Quanzhou the city of light. What are the traditional handicrafts in Quanzhou?
Quanzhou specialty 1: Dehua ceramics
Dehua ceramics is one of the traditional ceramic sculpture firing techniques in Dehua, Quanzhou, Fujian Province. It has a very long history. It began in the Neolithic age, flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Dehua has superior climate conditions, moderate temperature, four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, hot and rainy season, humid and foggy, less sunshine and so on. It is very suitable for firing ceramics. Dehua porcelain can be made in two ways: one is to use high-quality kaolin to mold directly; the other is to turn the mold and then grouting or rubbing. Dehua porcelain is usually glazed according to the need after the adobe is dried, and then put into the kiln to produce the finished product at a high temperature of more than 1000 ℃.
Quanzhou specialty 2: Huian stone carving
Huian stone carving is one of the traditional carving techniques in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, with a very long history. As early as 1600 years ago in the Jin Dynasty, Huian stone carving as a permanent art has been applied. Hui'an stone carvings are mainly reflected in the architectural design, carving and installation of Gongguan temples, the construction and carving of towers, pavilions, columns and railings inside and outside the temple, as well as the superb carving of the statues of gods and Buddhas. On May 20, 2006, Huian 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 Province. It has a very long history. It started in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in song and Yuan Dynasties, and has continued to this day. Quanzhou lantern set carving, painting, calligraphy, modeling, color matching, bleaching and dyeing in one, very rich in 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 connotation, edify and enlighten people, and have high cultural value. Every year, around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar new year, people hang up 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, which has a very long history. Quanzhou puppets are carved with camphor wood, mounted on the back, covered with clay, polished, and then painted with color, with clothing. Quanzhou puppet head has a complete image structure and exquisite production, especially the carving and famille rose craft of the puppet head. The outline of the puppet head is clear and the lines are refined. It inherits the carving and painting style of the Tang and Song dynasties. The contemporary puppet head production, based on the traditional skills inherited from teachers, focuses more on exaggeration and deformation, especially on characterization and expressiveness Chinese and foreign folk arts and crafts treasures.
Quanzhou specialty 5: Yongchun lacquer basket
Yongchun lacquer basket is a traditional handicraft in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, with a very long history. It has been recorded in Zhengde period of Ming Dynasty. Yongchun lacquer basket production process is very fine, if subdivided, there are more than 30. According to the large steps, it can be divided into three steps: bamboo weaving, gray work and lacquer painting pile carving. The lacquered baskets made by us have elegant, simple, elegant and exquisite artistic style, and they are acid resistant, alkali resistant and durable.