East Asia
Penglai tu (lacquer)
Penglai tu lacquerware is endemic to Taiwanese culture. Penglai tu techniques involve inlaying and grinding on the pre-carved wooden body. This technique dates back...
Glaze-carving
The masters of ceramic arts in Taiwan are well established. With an ancient history, the techniques are mature and well-developed. But potter Su Shih-hsiung has...
Chun-zi-hua (silk flower)
The chan-hua (silk flower) crafts combine techniques of paper-cutting, weaving and embroidery. In Taiwan, the Hakka call this craft chan-hua, while the Taiwanese call...
Buddhist statuary decoration
The Buddhist statuary decoration involves the techniques of making Buddhist statue from scratch, beginning with woodcarving and clay modeling. But the decoration goes further...
Basket lacquerware
Basket lacquerware is the product combining both bamboo and lacquer crafts. It first starts with batten body made from bamboo weaving. Then, the artisan...
Bamboo
Taiwan is located in the subtropical and tropical zone with bamboo varieties thriving under the climate. Lush and abundant bamboo has been an important...