BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

(240514) -- LONDON, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miao ethnic designer Axin (L) and his mother Yang Shiying, who has dedicated five decades to mastering Miao embroidery, show Miao embroidery at "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" during the 10th London Craft Week in London, Britain, May 13, 2024. The colorful piece depicts British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge alongside traditional Miao ethnic elements. The 10th London Craft Week kicked off here on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the city. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. TO GO WITH "Feature: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight

STORY: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:05 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/ART SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition 2. various of Yang Shiying and her son Axin displaying the art of Miao embroidery 3. various of artworks of Miao embroidery 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AXIN, Miao ethnic designer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LISE BERTELSEN, Executive director at the China-Britain Business Council STORYLINE: The 10th London Craft Week kicked off on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the British capital. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. At the "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition, a colorful piece of Miao embroidery, depicting British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge