Folk crafts compete for Shanhua Award in Nanjing

Updated: 2013-11-25 10:48

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Folk crafts compete for Shanhua Award in Nanjing

A visitor (R) enjoys artistic fabrics made by a folk artist in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, November 22, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

The competition for the 11th Shanhua Award, China's highest folk art honor, began last Friday. Folk art including sculpture, paper-cutting, embroidery, ceramics, the scholar's four jewels (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper), traditional musical instruments and artistic fans will compete for the award. Meanwhile, folk art performances, forums, auctions and other activities will also be ongoing during the competitive event.

Folk crafts compete for Shanhua Award in Nanjing

Folk crafts compete for Shanhua Award in Nanjing

Folk crafts compete for Shanhua Award in Nanjing

Ceramic art showcased in Jiangsu 

Dongba papermaking craft in Lijiang 

Wood engravings highlight Dongba culture 

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