Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Zhenru Wheat Straw Paintings

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[Video produced by Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Centre and Shanghai Ximeng Cultural Media Co]

Zhenru wheat straw paintings involve reshaping regular materials into fine art. After selecting the materials, trimming, patching, ironing, and painting, wheat straw, which used to mainly be knitted into articles for daily life, can be turned into works of art, showcasing its versatility.