Qinzhou Shell Carving

Guangxi
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Shell carvings are made of conch shells produced on the beach. They use Chinese painting techniques to carve out various lifelike patterns and pictures with bright colors and lifelike images. They can be bought in department stores, night markets, and near the Qinzhou Port. Shell carvings are elegant works of art created by artists who skillfully use the natural color, texture and shape of shells through careful design, carving, and stacking. Shell carvings naturally integrate the charm of Chinese painting, the etherealness of embroidery, the texture of jade carvings, and the luster of pearls, and have a very high and unique artistic appreciation. Because its material is a shell with spiritual light and preciousness formed by the solidification of the essence of the sun and the moon, which was used as currency in ancient times, it implies that there are shells in the painting and treasures in the room. Folk customs believe that it can ward off evil spirits and gather treasures, and it is a thing to protect the house and the room.

Intangible culture related to the heritage

China tourist attractions related to the heritage