Carved Lacquerware and Jade

Carved jade

Introduction

Yangzhou is famous for its carved lacquerware and jade. Its famous "FeiCuiBaiCai" is a world famous carved jade and was displayed in the Chinese National Pavilions during the EXPO 2010 Shanghai

About

Jade carving is one of the oldest carving varieties in China. Jade is processed and carved into exquisite crafts, called jade carvings. In the process of making, the craftsman can carve the jade into exquisite handicrafts after careful design and repeated polishing according to the natural color and natural shape of different jade materials. There are many types of jade carvings, including large works such as figures, utensils, birds and beasts, flowers, and small works such as pins, rings, seals, and ornaments. Chinese jade carvings enjoy a high reputation in the world. In 2008, jade carving was selected into the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.