Intangible Heritage Shadow Puppetry Horse Decoration for Living Room

Introducing the Intangible Heritage Shadow Puppetry Horse Decoration by SinoCultural, a handcrafted piece that celebrates the ancient art of Chinese shadow puppetry. Each piece is meticulously made through eight traditional steps, from skin selection to carving and painting, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Originating over 2,000 years ago, shadow puppetry is a treasured part of China’s intangible cultural heritage.

This artwork features a dynamic horse adorned with symbols of prosperity and good fortune:

• Flowers for wealth and vitality
• Gourds for longevity
• Coins for wealth
• Auspicious clouds for good fortune

The piece is framed in a vibrant red and blue layered design, enhancing its visual depth and adding elegance to any space. A perfect blend of cultural significance and artistic beauty, this decoration is ideal for your home or office.

【Handcrafted Shadow Puppetry】Each piece is painstakingly made using traditional techniques with over a thousand strokes of intricate carving.

【Cultural Significance】Rooted in one of China’s first intangible cultural heritages, this piece represents rich history and artistry.

【Symbolic Meaning】Features auspicious symbols like flowers, gourds, coins, and clouds, all representing wealth, prosperity, longevity, and good fortune.

【Vibrant and Elegant Framing】The artwork is presented in a dual-layered red and blue frame, which enhances the visual depth and brings out the vibrant design.

【Perfect for Home or Office】A meaningful decoration that brings both aesthetic value and cultural significance to any space, making it a perfect gift or addition to your home.

• Size: Approx. 50*60 cm
• Craft: Intangible Heritage Handcrafted Shadow Puppetry, Vintage Wood Frame, Double-Layered Cardboard

Shadow Puppetry is a traditional Chinese art form recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Originating over 2,000 years ago, this unique performance art uses flat, intricately crafted puppets made of leather or other materials, which are manipulated behind a translucent screen to create moving shadows. The puppets are often beautifully painted, and the performances are accompanied by music, chanting, and sometimes dialogue.

The craft of shadow puppetry involves multiple steps, from designing the puppets to engraving and painting them. Each puppet is carefully crafted by skilled artisans, with attention to detail in the design, decoration, and flexibility of the limbs for expressive movement.

In Chinese culture, shadow puppetry is not only a form of entertainment but also a way of storytelling, with performances often drawing from folk tales, historical events, and mythological stories. This captivating and evocative art form has been passed down through generations, maintaining its cultural significance and continuing to captivate audiences worldwide.

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