Everyday Rituals Stitched with Care
Explore how women transform everyday items—pouches, key covers, eyeglass sleeves—into symbols of care and intention, weaving beauty, order, and memories into daily life.
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How 90 Craftsmen Keep Hong Kong’s World-Record Ding Dings on Track
Discover how 90 craftsmen at Hong Kong’s Whitty Street depot hand-build and maintain 165 double-decker “Ding Dings,” using century-old controllers and motors to keep the world-record fleet rolling.
50 Years of Shoushan Stone Craft: Master Artisan Chen Yijing’s Legacy
Master artisan Chen Yijing’s five-decade dedication to Shoushan stone carving in Fuzhou blends tradition with innovation.
Craftswoman Preserves Nomadic Yurt Heritage in Xinjiang
Jengisgul Nurdahin, a 57-year-old craftswoman from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dedicates herself to preserving the ancient art of nomadic yurt-making.
Elegance Unfolded: The Art of Anhui Folding Fans
Discover the art of Anhui folding fans: delicate bamboo frames, pleated silk or paper painted with landscapes and calligraphy, and the graceful gestures that carry Jianghuai Chinese culture.
Turning Roots into Riches: Zhejiang’s Root Carving Masters
Discover how Zhejiang’s Genyuan Town artisans turn discarded roots into exquisite carvings, preserving a centuries-old tradition and making the Chinese mainland’s hub for tree root art.
Faces of Local Markets Across the Chinese Mainland
Explore vibrant local markets across the Chinese mainland, where knife-dancing noodle masters, calloused hands and handmade crafts pulse with cultural soul and community warmth.
Inside Liuyang: The Fireworks Capital Lighting Up Global Celebrations
Liuyang city’s fireworks blend ancient craft and modern innovation, producing 60% of the Chinese mainland’s pyrotechnic exports for global celebrations.
Brushing History: Kids Explore Traditional Chinese Architectural Painting
Pupils learn traditional Chinese architectural painting at a Beijing workshop ahead of Children’s Day, bridging generations and keeping craftsmanship traditions alive.
CGTN Documentary ‘Made in China’ Spotlights 4 Communities on May 26-27
CGTN documentary Made in China: The Story Behind the Label premieres May 26-27, exploring four communities in the Chinese mainland that blend tradition with modern innovation.