Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

A dazzling pattern comes into shape by the skilled hands of Zhang Shuangmin, an inheritor of the traditional art form tangliucai. Years of practice has seen Zhang develop a strong leaning toward bringing out Tang Dynasty elements when practicing the craft of tangliucai, which was named an intangible cultural heritage in Xi'an in 2020. "It was so fascinating, yet a great pity," Zhang says about the fact that the art form failed to prosper and was almost on the brink of extinction in the country. It is not true since we can still find the water-printing technique continuously being applied in marbling Xuan paper," Zhang says.

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Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

The artisan demonstrates the creating process to university students. Demanding process Bright colors and highly fluid patterns are pleasing to the eye, but the techniques behind them challenge one's patience and commitment to delivering the art. "The strength in execution determines the smooth flow of the painting," Zhang says. "If the liquid is too thick, the pigment won't spread; if …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

Zhang's creations draw a big crowd during a tourism event in Xi'an. Youthful inheritors As her skills continue to improve, Zhang says she feels an increasing urge to promote the art to a broader audience. "Many students have shown great interest in learning about the art and they have been committed to the process," Zhang notes. "Now, tangliucai is more …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

A dazzling pattern comes into shape by the skilled hands of Zhang Shuangmin, an inheritor of the traditional art form tangliucai. Years of practice has seen Zhang develop a strong leaning toward bringing out Tang Dynasty elements when practicing the craft of tangliucai, which was named an intangible cultural heritage in Xi'an in 2020. "It was so fascinating, yet a …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

A dazzling pattern comes into shape by the skilled hands of Zhang Shuangmin, an inheritor of the traditional art form tangliucai. Years of practice has seen Zhang develop a strong leaning toward bringing out Tang Dynasty elements when practicing the craft of tangliucai, which was named an intangible cultural heritage in Xi'an in 2020. "It was so fascinating, yet a …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

The artisan demonstrates the creating process to university students. Demanding process Bright colors and highly fluid patterns are pleasing to the eye, but the techniques behind them challenge one's patience and commitment to delivering the art. "The strength in execution determines the smooth flow of the painting," Zhang says. "If the liquid is too thick, the pigment won't spread; if …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

A dazzling pattern comes into shape by the skilled hands of Zhang Shuangmin, an inheritor of the traditional art form tangliucai. Years of practice has seen Zhang develop a strong leaning toward bringing out Tang Dynasty elements when practicing the craft of tangliucai, which was named an intangible cultural heritage in Xi'an in 2020. "It was so fascinating, yet a …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

Zhang's creations draw a big crowd during a tourism event in Xi'an. Youthful inheritors As her skills continue to improve, Zhang says she feels an increasing urge to promote the art to a broader audience. "Many students have shown great interest in learning about the art and they have been committed to the process," Zhang notes. "Now, tangliucai is more …

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for
5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily  

A dazzling pattern comes into shape by the skilled hands of Zhang Shuangmin, an inheritor of the traditional art form tangliucai. Years of practice has seen Zhang develop a strong leaning toward bringing out Tang Dynasty elements when practicing the craft of tangliucai, which was named an intangible cultural heritage in Xi'an in 2020. "It was so fascinating, yet a …

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