Disappearing traditional Chinese handicrafts and craftsmen

Photo shows a unique technique in Qinqing: blowing fire. (Photo: CCTV.com) Traditional Chinese handicrafts are the heritage of Chinese traditional craftsmen. Many of them have been included in the intangible cultural heritage protection list. Those handicrafts were closely related to people's lives in the past; they also recorded history. With the passing of time, some traditional Chinese handicrafts have disappeared; others are disappearing. Meanwhile, some craftsmen have died out or been forgotten by society. But some craftsmen are still striving for their skills.

Photo shows traditional Chinese handicrafts of horse caravan in northwest China's Gansu province. (Photo: CCTV.com)en