Intangible Heritage Handmade Color Rubbing Printing Wall Art

This Color Rubbing Printing Wall Art combines traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic sensibilities. In collaboration with the renowned Zhang family, masters of the ancient “Zhang’s Wood Carving Color Rubbing” technique, this piece features a design inspired by the Qing Dynasty’s "Bo Gu Tu" woodcuts. The artwork is created using the color rubbing technique, where hand-applied rubs are used to transfer the intricate details of the original woodcut, which are then hand-painted with traditional Chinese inks and pigments.

The design showcases auspicious symbols including the imperial seal, Buddha’s hand, a pen holder, phoenix feathers, and a gourd, each carrying a unique blessing of prosperity, longevity, knowledge, nobility, and good fortune. The piece is framed in a red-brown solid wood frame, with copper floral nails at each corner, offering a vintage touch.

This artwork seamlessly blends traditional craft with modern decor, making it a perfect fit for various home styles. Whether displayed in a traditional Chinese setting or integrated into contemporary interiors, it brings a timeless, cultural richness to any space.

【Color Rubbing】This artwork is created using the traditional color rubbing technique, capturing the details of the original design and enhancing them with vibrant, hand-painted colors.

【Cultural and Symbolic Design】Featuring the "Bo Gu Tu" design with symbols like the imperial seal, Buddha’s hand, phoenix feathers, and a gourd, each symbol represents blessings of prosperity, longevity, wisdom, and nobility.

【Artisanal Craftsmanship】Created by masters of the Zhang family’s traditional color rubbing technique, ensuring unique, detailed artwork with a strong cultural and historical connection.

【Sophisticated Framing】The artwork is framed in a rich red-brown solid wood frame, accented with copper floral nails, enhancing its elegant, antique aesthetic.

【Versatile Decorative Appeal】Perfect for both traditional Chinese decor and modern minimalist interiors, this artwork adds cultural depth and beauty to living rooms, studies, or cabinets.

【Collectible and Timeless】This piece is a perfect addition for collectors or those seeking meaningful, culturally-rich artwork that fuses history and contemporary design.

• Size: 62*32cm
• Craft: Intangible Heritage Handmade Color Rubbing with Antique Solid Wood Frame

Color Rubbing, or Cai Tuo, is an ancient technique used to transfer images or text from stone carvings or woodcuts onto paper. This method dates back to the Han Dynasty and reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty. The process involves multiple steps, including selecting the pattern, cleaning, polishing, applying ink, covering with rice paper, and gently tapping until the design becomes clear. With the advancement of modern printing technology, traditional rubbings have become increasingly rare and valuable.

Color Rubbing is more intricate and challenging than traditional monochrome rubbing. It requires exceptional skill in color perception, experience, and pressure control, as well as high-quality paper to achieve a vivid and harmonious result. This technique reflects the artist’s unique understanding of color aesthetics. Due to the complexity and long learning curve, color rubbings are considered highly valuable art pieces and treasured as exquisite artistic gems.

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