The China National Arts and Crafts Museum is showcasing a rich tapestry of artworks and handicrafts that highlights both traditional and contemporary craftsmanship of exceptional quality.
Since its opening in February 2022, the museum, also known as the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, has welcomed over 2 million visitors. On the first day of the seven-day National Day holiday, which begins on Tuesday, the number of visitors who made appointments to visit reached 6,144.
To enhance the visitor experience during the holiday, the museum has launched several new exhibitions that emphasize both appreciation and artistry.
The museum has a total floor area of 91,126 square meters, comprising six above-ground floors and two underground floors, and houses fourteen exhibition halls and one multi-functional hall.
The museum currently collects a wide range of artworks and handicrafts. The main focus is on works created after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Among them, four large jade artworks - "Magnificent Scenery of Mount Tai", "Condensing Fragrance and Auspiciousness", "Diverse Blooms", and "Joyful Celebration Across the Seas" - are considered national treasures due to their large scale, excellent materials, ingenious design and exquisite craftsmanship.
One of the key techniques employed in some of the jade artworks is hollow-out carving, which involves hollowing out part or most of the jade material. This craft originated in the Neolithic Age and has evolved over thousands of years.
"This piece is a stone carving that applied hollow-out carving techniques, with the smallest carving knife used to work on the central part being thinner than an embroidery needle," said Zhang Yue, a guide of the museum.
Museum in Beijing attracts visitors with exquisite artworks and handicrafts during National Day holiday
Museum in Beijing attracts visitors with exquisite artworks and handicrafts during National Day holiday
