(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)
(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang repairs a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and we
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- 2024/6/27 00:00:00
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