Zheng-style lacquerware

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Originating in Tianjin, Zheng-style lacquerware is a representative municipal intangible cultural heritage project. The craft combines ceramic bases with lacquer surfaces, and integrates traditional techniques such as lacquer art, ceramics, carving, and mother-of-pearl inlay. Using natural materials, the complex process produces works with aesthetic, artistic, and cultural value, representing the new generation of Tianjin intangible heritage. Professor Zheng Yong of Tiangong University has systematically preserved the craft through historical research and modern scientific techniques, enabling its continuation and display at international events. His studio, recognized as a municipal ICH inheritor experience base in 2023, provides a practical platform for young art and design students, promoting innovation and transmission of the craft.

Source: en.tj.gov.cn