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= Chinese Traditional Crafts =
The Chinese Craftpedia Portal is dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and global understanding of China’s traditional crafts and artisanal techniques. With thousands of years of continuous cultural development, China has produced one of the world’s most diverse traditions of craftsmanship — from ceramics and textiles to lacquer, metalwork, papermaking, bamboo art, and beyond.


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This portal presents each craft in a clear, structured, and research-based format. Articles include:
* Historical background
* Regional and cultural context
* Materials and tools
* Techniques and methods of production
* Characteristic styles and visual features
* Cultural meaning and traditional usage


== Getting started ==
Craftpedia is not only an encyclopedia — it is a platform for preserving cultural heritage so that it remains accessible for future generations.
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== Explore by Craft Material ==
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* [[:Category:Ceramics|Ceramics]]
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* [[:Category:Textile|Textile]]
* [[:Category:Woodwork|Woodwork]]
* [[:Category:Metalwork|Metalwork]]
* [[:Category:Lacquerware|Lacquerware]]
* [[:Category:Bamboo and Rattan|Bamboo and Rattan]]
* [[:Category:Papermaking and Paper Crafts|Papermaking and Paper Crafts]]
* [[:Category:Stonework|Stonework]]
* [[:Category:Leatherwork|Leatherwork]]
* [[:Category:Glasswork|Glasswork]]
* [[:Category:Folk Toys and Folk Art|Folk Toys and Folk Art]]
 
Additional craft categories will be added as the portal expands.
 
== About Craftpedia ==
Craftpedia is an international, multilingual cultural project focused on traditional crafts from around the world. Each regional portal follows the same structure, allowing readers to easily compare techniques, styles, and cultural histories across countries.
 
The Chinese portal is part of the broader Craftpedia Asia network.
 
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If you would like to contribute research or translation, please contact: ''info@craftpedia.wiki''.

Latest revision as of 05:00, 15 February 2026

Chinese Traditional Crafts

The Chinese Craftpedia Portal is dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and global understanding of China’s traditional crafts and artisanal techniques. With thousands of years of continuous cultural development, China has produced one of the world’s most diverse traditions of craftsmanship — from ceramics and textiles to lacquer, metalwork, papermaking, bamboo art, and beyond.

This portal presents each craft in a clear, structured, and research-based format. Articles include:

  • Historical background
  • Regional and cultural context
  • Materials and tools
  • Techniques and methods of production
  • Characteristic styles and visual features
  • Cultural meaning and traditional usage

Craftpedia is not only an encyclopedia — it is a platform for preserving cultural heritage so that it remains accessible for future generations.

Explore by Craft Material

Additional craft categories will be added as the portal expands.

About Craftpedia

Craftpedia is an international, multilingual cultural project focused on traditional crafts from around the world. Each regional portal follows the same structure, allowing readers to easily compare techniques, styles, and cultural histories across countries.

The Chinese portal is part of the broader Craftpedia Asia network.


If you would like to contribute research or translation, please contact: info@craftpedia.wiki.