Nanjing Gold Foil

Nanjing Gold Foil

　　Nanjing gold foil has a long history, dating back to the Southern Dynasties. The areas around Longtan Town in the eastern suburbs and Huayuan Township in Jiangning County are major centers for the production and trade of Nanjing gold foil and gold thread. The unique production technique involves hand-hammering, making it a special traditional craft in China. It is mainly used for gilding on buildings, objects, Buddhist statues, and in the ingredients of high-end traditional Chinese medicines. The gold foil used in architectural decorations such as Beijing’s Forbidden City, the Great Hall of the People, and Tibet’s Potala Palace is all produced in Nanjing. Nanjing gold foil is also exported to countries in Southeast Asia. (Nanjing)