Carved Gourd Art
Gourd carving is a folk art with deep roots in Chinese culture. The gourd (hulu) symbolizes good fortune, health, and prosperity.
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Lacquered Gourd
The combination of raw lacquer and gourd pays tribute to the Chinese traditional philosophies of harmony between man and nature and Tao follows nature. Gourd sounds the same as "blessing and prosperity" in Chinese, carrying the auspicious meaning of lasting fortune. Taking naturally grown gourds as the carrier, natural raw lacquer is painted on the surface. Each piece is handcrafted over more than 70 days.
$268 2pcs
Material:Natural gourd, raw lacquer and others
Craftsmanship:Made through more than 30 procedures including ash scraping, twine application, lacquering, polishing, burnishing and lacquer wiping.
Size:Approx. 7cm
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Cultural Heritage
Artisans transform natural gourds into intricate works of art through carving, painting, and pyrography techniques passed down through generations.