Huishan clay figurines, a traditional craft originating in Wuxi typically depict characters from Chinese folklores and operas.
In ancient China, women were considered graceful to embroider in their boudoirs. There is an old saying that among all the needle works, embroidering is the most important one.
From craftsmanship and education to new venues and groups, Wuxi is determined to play on its musical heritage.
Meicun crafts exquisite erhu instruments that resonate around the globe.
Master of embroidery shows how a delicate touch can create works that will last, Yang Feiyue reports.
UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Dec 4.
The invention of Huishan clay figurines is inseparable from its geographical conditions.
Yixing, a county-level city in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, is famous both for its tea leaves and as the hometown of zisha teapots, also known as purple clay teapots.
