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Colorful
Lanterns
The lantern making is a folk art dated back to 1,000 years ago in
China. With beautiful shapes, gorgeous designs and novel patterns,
they come in various vivid forms, such as fish, rabbit, chicken, turtle,
duck, sheep, pig and flowers. Some of the lanterns can revolve, while
some can play music and others flash with laser lights. The lanterns
were made by craftsman skilled in metal and woodworking, drawing and
oil painting, weaving and embroidery. Zhenjiang is the major area
in southern of China where people make silk and paper lanterns. Zhenjiang
lanterns are famous for their unique designs, great varieties and
high quality of the craftsmanship. There are many large-scale lanterns
made in Zhenjiang and the most famous one is the Two Dragon Lantern
which have been displayed on the international fair and attracted
hundred thousands of visitors.
Silk Products (Silk Fabric, Silk Velvet, Silk Rugs & Tapestry)
Silk production in Zhenjiang has a long history. As early as the Tang
and Song dynasties, the jiangchou silk, satin and brocade were already
imperial tributes. In 1909, the Jiangchou silk was awarded a gold
medal at the South Asia Fair. By now, the city can produce several
dozen types of silk fabric including dyed silk, printed silk, silk
velvet, and brocade with raised floral designs. These are products
exported to many countries.
Also Zhenjiang produces all kinds of hand-woven figure rugs and tapestry
in bright colors and elegant designs. The specifications range from
1 to 216 square feet. In 1986 national silk rugs and tapestry competition,
design and quality of the products were among the best.
Embroidery
A great variety of the products are put out in Zhenjiang. Beautiful
scenery, ancient female figures and delicate flowers are among the
varied patterns used. Embroidered pillowcases, bedspreads, caps and
cloaks with novel designs and fine craftsmanship are sold well at
home and abroad. The most famous embroidery piece is a nine-dragon
bedspread cited for its high quality as an Outstanding Quality Tourist
Product at the national level.
Wickerwork
A specialty to Zhenjiang, wickerwork could be items of practical use
and articles of an artistic value used for decoration. Among Zhenjiang's
wickerwork products are included sun-caps used in summer, whole set
of tea tables, wicker furniture and wall hangings.
Soft toys
Made of plush, nylon, cotton flannel and fur, the toys are in various
species of animals, attractive in design, and bright in color, much
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