London Craft Week, Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity
Art and Design Magazine presents Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity at the China Pavilion during the tenth anniversary of London Craft Week. The exhibition features twenty sets of clothing and jewellery – originated from Han, Miao and Yi ethnic groups, twenty works of ceramics – crafted in both official kilns of Longquan celadon and civilian kilns of Jingdezhen porcelain – alongside twenty sets of lacquerware, bringing the audience a fresh and comprehensive look into the history and future of Chinese craftsmanship.
Characterised by a tactile chaîne operatoire where materials are shaped as thoughts arise and morphed at hands’ touch, Chinese craftsmanship holds a unique place in the world history of material culture. As form blends seamlessly with function, utility is unified harmoniously with beauty.
Throughout the week the exhibition will host three themed activities on ceramics, fabrics and capacity building, sharing with guests both the making process behind and social impact of these fascinating crafts.
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Characterised by a tactile chaîne operatoire where materials are shaped as thoughts arise and morphed at hands’ touch, Chinese craftsmanship holds a unique place in the world history of material culture. As form blends seamlessly with function, utility is unified harmoniously with beauty.
Throughout the week the exhibition will host three themed activities on ceramics, fabrics and capacity building, sharing with guests both the making process behind and social impact of these fascinating crafts.
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We are proud to be a subscriber-funded publication with members in 185 countries. We know our readership is passionate about textiles, so we invite you to help us preserve and promote the stories, memories, and histories that fabric holds. Your support allows us to publish our magazine, and also ‘what's on’ information, and subscription interviews, reviews, and long-read articles in our online blog.
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