Jinan Dough Modeling

Jinan Dough Modeling

Jinan dough modeling is an intangible cultural heritage of Shandong Province.

　　Dough modeling, commonly known as "pinching dough figures," primarily uses glutinous rice flour and strong flour as its main ingredients. Different colored pigments and preservatives are added, and various lifelike figures are shaped using fingers and simple tools—such as scissors, combs, sieves, and bamboo needles. The content often depicts historical figures, opera characters, and mythological stories, as well as scenes of everyday life and local customs, making it one of the folk crafts beloved by the people.