Shanghai Dough Figurines

Shanghai Dough Figurines

　　　Shanghai dough figurines have a history of over a hundred years. The pioneer is Zhao Kuoming, a renowned Shanghai dough figurine artist known as “Dough Figurine Zhao.” His creations cover a wide range of themes, primarily focusing on traditional opera and mythological legends. The figurines feature lifelike characters, vivid expressions, and rich, vibrant colors, earning them the reputation of being “three-dimensional paintings and silent operas,” and they enjoy a high reputation both in China and abroad. His daughter and disciples have inherited his craft, and their live performances overseas have been hailed as the “Pearl of the East” and the “Quintessence of Chinese Culture.” Dough figurines are small in size, easy to carry, and resistant to mold, cracking, deformation, and fading over time, making them an excellent souvenir for travelers to give to family and friends or keep as mementos.