Chinese folk art

Basic Introduction to Weifang KitesWeifang kites are a traditional Han Chinese handicraft and a folk cultural custom of the Spring Festival. They are one of the Intangible Cultural Heritages. Weifang is also known as Weidu and Fancity, with a long history of kite-making and exquisite craftsmanship. Weifang kites stand alongside Beijing-style and Tianjin-style kites, complementing each other. Like many Chinese folk art forms, Weifang kites originated from entertainment activities, embodying people's ideals and wishes, and closely linked to their lives as an entertainment item. Product CharacteristicsWeifang kites have a strong local flavor and vivid charm, incorporating the best of various styles, especially in terms of kite structure and painting colors. The process of making woodblock New Year pictures has been transplanted onto kites, and traditional Chinese painting techniques are applied to kite painting, forming a unique style characterized by beautiful shapes, fine binding, and bright colors, becoming an important school of Chinese kites.The artistic characteristics and style of Weifang kites: meticulous material selection, beautiful shape, exquisite binding, vivid imagery, bright painting, diverse varieties, and flexible flying. In the family of Chinese kites, Weifang kites have a long history, with rich and broad themes. Their unique use of materials, exaggerated design,…