Chengdu: Chinese Traditional Shell Art Workshop
- 3000 years history and art form.
- Learn about this elegant art form and create your own unique masterpiece.
- One of the China’s oldest and most beautiful craft traditions.
- Explore the unfiltered Chinese culture and art.
What to expect
A hands-on workshop exploring Luodian (mother-of-pearl inlay), one of China’s oldest and most beautiful craft traditions. With a history dating back over 3,000 years to the Western Zhou Dynasty, this intangible cultural heritage was even favored by the Qing imperial court.
Using natural shells and simple techniques, you will learn about this elegant art form and create your own unique masterpiece. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
This workshop offers a fun, relaxing way to connect with traditional Chinese culture through making. Take home your artwork and a memorable story. (2 to 2.5 hours).
Reviews
Just an amazing workshop. The tour guide Maya went above and beyond ; showing me extra things around the city on our way to the workshop, genuinely making sure I understood the history and context of the craft and above all making me feel considered throughout it all. Would highly recommend
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