Nanyang Carries Forward Intangible Heritage of Pyrograph Handicraft

Source: People's Daily Online | 2021-11-29 18:02

The Nanyang Pyrography Factory in Nanyang, central China's Henan Province has remained committed to maintaining and innovating the traditional craft of pyrography, a form of intangible cultural heritage, having done so for many years.

Nanyang Pyrography, which dates back to the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BCE to 220 CE), refers to a form of decorative art that involves the burning of different designs onto wood, leather or other materials with hot pokers or electrically-heated tools.

The factory seeks to promote the integration of contemporary themes into its artwork. For instance, a set of pyrograph handiworks recently produced by three artists focused on the dedication and entrepreneurship of the Chinese people.