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Crafts across generations

Compare carving, embroidery and lacquer to see how materials shape a maker's work.

The China National Arts and Crafts Museum building photographed in September 2026
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Museum exterior, September 2026; not a workshop photograph.

A few things to notice

01 · Materials

Look for differences between jade, wood, cloth and lacquer.

02 · The maker's choices

Compare the forms, surfaces and small details of the works on display.

03 · Across generations

The basic display connects craft history with modern works and everyday life.

Want to visit?

Begin with the museum's basic display, Wen Mai Hua Zi. It introduces craft history and later achievements; individual works and temporary exhibitions can change. This is a museum visit, with activities depending on the programme.

China National Arts and Crafts Museum · China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
中国工艺美术馆 · 中国非物质文化遗产馆
北京市朝阳区湖景东路16号

16 Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing