Shanghai ICH | Lao Feng Xiang gold and silver processing

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With a legacy spanning over a century, Lao Feng Xiang is renowned for its exceptional expertise in processing gold and silver. The intricate techniques employed in this craft are both complex and delicate, a testament to the inherent value of these precious metals. Most notably, the objects produced by Lao Feng Xiang are meticulously crafted to be exceptionally thin and exquisitely fine. Such unparalleled skill and artistry led to the inclusion of Lao Feng Xiang's gold and silver processing techniques on the prestigious national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Check out this video to learn more.

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

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