Handicrafts

Handicrafts

　　Beijing patchwork embroidery is a famous handicraft from Beijing. It is often made into curtains, tablecloths, bed sheets, napkins, piano covers, and similar items. The designs are simple, the colors are soft and elegant, and the finished pieces are delicate and neat, making them a significant export commodity. Inner-painted snuff bottles are another unique handicraft of Beijing. Artisans use bamboo sticks as fine as needles in place of brushes to create paintings inside frosted snuff bottles, demonstrating remarkable artistry. These make exquisite decorative pieces. Traditional Beijing palace lanterns and gauze lanterns are also long-celebrated handicrafts. Hanging them during festivals adds a joyful atmosphere. Various wooden and silk-painted palace lanterns can also be used to decorate halls. (Beijing)