100 folk artists from across China show skills at Hangzhou festival
A folk artist shows the hair embroidery making during the 7th Chinese Folk Artists' Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Oct 27, 2017. Hair embroidery, which originated from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), is a kind of artwork combining painting and embroidery and uses hair as raw material. [Photo by Long Wei/Asianewsphoto] |
The 7th Chinese Folk Artists' Festival kicked off in Qinghefang historical block Hangzhou on Friday, with more than 100 artists nationwide gathering together to showcase their handicrafts. The festival will include exhibitions, forums and a folk art auction. Besides, top 10 folk artists and others will be awarded during the festival.