Traditional handicrafts, what do you like best?

Traditional handicrafts are left by the generation of the elderly, which can be said to be worth cherishing, such as woodcarving craft, birch bark craft, bamboo weaving craft, animal skin craft, paper-cutting craft and other handicrafts, they are ultimately handicrafts in everyone's sight, such as: ceramics, clay sculptures, cloth, wood, lanterns, pendants and so on. "So with so many crafts, which one do you like best?

Personally, I prefer woodcarving.

Woodcarving is actually a traditional handicraft with the longest history, and then I will introduce to you what woodcarving technology includes? Woodcut process includes the creation of woodcuts, copy woodcuts, woodcuts, watermark woodcuts, pastel woodcuts, woodcuts, color woodcuts, pen color woodcuts, black and white woodcuts, etc., it is really a lot, of course, in ancient times, through the woodcut process has made a lot of flawless artworks, and then put them in today's society for people, to appreciate art, to feel its beauty.

Woodcut craft is actually through the simplest color to express the most sincere feelings, now we live in a colorful world, often ignore this traditional handicraft, but many people have ignored, we now see the colorful world is due to the development of woodcut technology, in fact, woodcut craft brings us not only visual enjoyment, but also people's ability to think about things and direction, the world of woodcut craft is black and white, It expresses the use of monochrome eyes to observe and think about things, to cultivate our unique thinking ability, unique black and white design is the key to woodcut works, it is the quality and soul of the work!

In fact, every traditional handicraft has its uniqueness, because of this, these handicrafts can be passed down to this day, more it represents the development of human civilization, is a symbol of people's progress, I hope that traditional handicrafts can continue to be better, I hope people can show its soul!

Woodcarving. Because wood carving can turn decay into magic, and the carving is lifelike, very collectible, so I like it very much.

I like the traditional handicraft of cutting window grilles, which is a rare skill nowadays, but I find it very interesting.

1. Chinese traditional crafts include casting and forging technology, firing process, woodworking process, decoration process, sculpture process, dyeing and weaving process and braiding process.

2. Casting and forging process: Originated more than 6,000 years ago, from the perspective of Fang Ding of the Shang Dynasty, the casting and forging process was already very mature in the Shang Dynasty, and even in 513 BC, the casting and forging process has reached the point of perfection, far ahead of European countries. With the progress of industrial development, the casting and forging process has been gradually modernized and technological.

3. Firing process: The firing process has a long history and the process is complex, from the early direct firing method to the sagger firing method, to the late Northern Song Dynasty over-firing method, the development step by step has contributed to the change of Chinese porcelain from the type of utensils to the types of utensils.

4. Woodworking technology: Woodworking technology includes ancient architecture, carving, material selection, grinding, coloring varnish, etc. In ancient times, the more prominent was the construction of woodwork, and now the technology is more mature.

5. Decoration craft: It is a traditional Han craft, which is to use lacquer to decorate some works of art.

6. Sculpture technology: wood carving, bone carving, stone carving and ivory carving. From the simple carving of the Shang Dynasty to the three-dimensional round carving, to the Han Dynasty, Chinese wood carving art reached its peak. The Ming and Qing dynasties were already perfect. Modern is divided into craft wood carving and art wood carving.

7. Braiding process: More than 6,000 years ago, the ancestors have mastered the simple weaving process of household utensils, and there are many weaving methods, such as herringbone pattern, cross pattern, plum blossom eye, diamond grid, etc. In addition, bamboo, straw, willow, rattan and brown weaving are also famous in China.

The traditional handicraft techniques are as follows:

1. Paper-cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or carving knives to cut patterns on paper, and uses vertical pins to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. On May 20, 2006, the paper-cut art heritage was approved to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

2. The Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven handicraft in China, and the delicacy and wisdom it shows are one of the aspects of the ancient Chinese civilization. It was originally knotted by the Paleolithic sewing clothes, and then extended to the ritual records of the Han Dynasty, and then evolved into today's Yu Yiyou decoration craft.

Chinese knots are made from beginning to end with a single silk thread, and each basic knot is named according to its shape and meaning. Combining different knots with each other, or combining with other ornaments with auspicious patterns, it forms a traditional Chinese auspicious decorative item with a unique shape, gorgeous and colorful, profound meaning and rich connotation.

3. The water oil paper umbrella factory is the only one in China that maintains the traditional craft of tung oil and lithograph paper umbrella production enterprises, and the traditional production skills of the water oil paper umbrella are praised by experts as the living fossil of Chinese folk umbrella art, and it is also the only national intangible cultural heritage in the oil paper umbrella industry.

4. Embroidery is a general term for various decorative patterns embroidered on fabrics with needles and threads. There are two types of embroidery: silk thread embroidery and feather embroidery. It is a decorative fabric that pierces silk threads or other fibers and yarns with a certain pattern and color on the embroidery material with a needle, and forms a pattern with embroidery traces.

Embroidery is one of the traditional Chinese folk handicrafts, with a history of at least two to three thousand years in China. Chinese embroidery mainly includes four categories: Suzhou embroidery, Hunan embroidery, Shu embroidery and Guangdong embroidery.

The traditional folk craft that amazed me the most was straw weaving, a popular handicraft among the people

In 2008, it was included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage listIt is a variety of daily necessities using grass grown in various places and using local materials.

Straw weaving is widely distributed in China, and the main production areas are Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Henan and other places。The famous ones are Hebei's "Daming Straw Weaving", Shanghai's "Xuxing Straw Weaving" and Shandong's "Laizhou Straw Braid".

The daimyo straw weaving handicraft in Handan, Hebei Province was introduced to the Daimyo during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty (1723-1735) from Ye County, Shandong.

Daimyo straw weaving is based on basic hand tools, including scissors, utility knives, straws, needles, thread, latex, white paper, pencils, wooden frames, thimbles, etc.

The weaving method of daimyo straw varies depending on the raw material, variety, and design requirementsThe common ones are braiding, flat knitting, twisting, vertical weaving, braiding, tapering, tapering, stringing, skewering, stringing, wrapping, twisting, folding, sewing, pasting, cutting, Zalle, etc.

Most of the materials used in the daimyo straw weaving are wheat stalks, and the weaving techniques are variedThere are dozens of kinds of braids, flat braids, twisted braids, vertical braids, and braided flowers。The most common place is to braid: first choose a good wheat lotus, six sections of wheat stalks, can be used to weave below the wheat ear, the first section of the stalk above, two or three sections as ingredients, the rest of the pinch.

Soak the selected stalks in water to soften, and you can braid.

Xuhang straw weaving is mainly popular in Xuhang Town, Jiading District, Shanghai. As early as the Qing Dynasty, the Jiading yellow grass slippers compiled by Xu Xing have been exported to Europe and Asia.

Unlike straw weaving in other regions,When weaving, Xu Xing straw weaving does not use yellow grass to weave directly, but through multiple processes such as amaranth, grass opening, soaking, splitting silk, and twisting, the turf, grass shell and flower jade are separated, and the grass silk of different thicknesses will be splitTo its roughness, to retain its toughness, according to different needs, the choice of grass silk, such a material treatment method for the diversity of Xu Xing straw laid a material foundation, at the same timeIt makes Jiading yellow grass weaving more delicate and high-quality, and unique.

Laizhou grass braid is a traditional braiding handicraft popular in Laizhou City, Shandong ProvinceIt first originated in the countryside around Shahe Town, LaizhouIt is said to be 1,500 years old.

The process steps of Laizhou straw braid are: selection of raw materials, processing (smoking, dyeing, etc.), processing of semi-finished products (spinning, braiding, weaving), processing accessories (lining, shells, metal ornaments), assembly molding, etc.

Since the middle of the 20th century, due to adapting to the needs of modern life, straw weaving has developed rapidly, and there are more and more varieties of colors。As a traditional handicraft that is very popular among Chinese folk, straw weaving has a wide base of people and has strong practicality and artistry. Among the more common straw items are storage baskets, home slippers, lantern decorations and fashionable women's bags.

The Chinese nation has a long history, and in the process of development, there are many crystallizations of the wisdom of the people. So what are some of the traditional folk crafts that amaze us?

--- braiding process

Braiding refers to the use of threads and ropes to weave a variety of kindsMesh bags or ornaments。Our art of weaving, containedBamboo, straw, willow, rattan, brownAnd so on, with a long history and a variety of varieties. Bamboo weaving application is veryExtensivelyIt can be used to make tables, chairs, beds, cabinets, and can also be used to make fruit boxes, fruit baskets or some other decorationsSmall and exquisiteIt's very beautiful.

In ancient times, the working people were woven from grass-like plantsStraw mats, straw hatsas well as a wide variety of ornaments; The distribution area of willow weaving is very wide, and people peel off the outer skin of the wicker and weave itBaskets, baskets, baskets, boxesWait a minute; Rattan is tough and elastic, so it is often used to make itFruit baskets, vegetable basketsWait; Brown weaving is mainly used for makingSuitcases, hats, mattressesWait a minute; Every seemingly ordinary thing becomes a daily necessities, lifelike animals, and so on in people's hands, which is amazing.

--- embroidery

Embroidery, in ancient times, was called needleworkUse an embroidery needle to lead the thread, and then on top of the textile, the pattern will be designedEmbroidery needle transport, a lifelike embroidery is done. Embroidery in China, at least two or three thousand years old, also enjoys a high reputation abroad.

The embroidery works are very popularStunning, each work looks like it's real, and it looks likeVivid image, pass outDifferent meanings and ideas, which is both intriguing and enjoyable.

--- decouts

Paper-cutting is a kind of one that stays in the folkThe most beautiful imprint, every time it is brought up, people think of itRedof paper andVariousstyle. Paper-cutting, also known as paper engraving, is a kind of hollowing art.

Most of the cutouts are:Paper, there are alsoLeaves, cloth, skinleather and so on. Paper-cutting has a long history in China, and during the New Year's holiday, people stick paper-cutting on the wall, glass, door, and lanternIt's both beautiful and festive, the atmosphere of the festival is more intense, and different paper-cuts are also representedDifferent meanings

<>There are still many traditional folk crafts in our country, and we want toPreserve and pass it on