Uygur
Rugs
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has a 2,000-year history of rug production,
and Uygur rugs enjoy a good reputation on the global market. They have
been collected by many well-known museums and individual collectors. Uygur
rugs are known as "oriental rugs" due to their exquisite craftsmanship
and unique artistic style, and are popular souvenirs for domestic and
foreign tourists.
Yengsiar
Knives
Yengisar is a county
in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and the Yengisar knives have been
produced for 400 years. They are made with exquisite skill, coming out
in beautiful shapes and decicate designs displaying the unique Uygur style.
Then handle is smooth and bright, and the cutting edge is sharp and durable.
Made of stainless steel, it can be put in boiling water and will not bend
when cutting hard materials. Yengisar knives come in over 20 types with
some 40 designs. These knives are not only a daily necessity, but an object
of aesthetic beauty.
Adilis
Silk
Adilis silk articles are the most popular silk among Uygur women. They
are made with only natural silk and ancient tie-dying skills, reflecting
the cultural and geological characteristics of Xinjiang. Adilis silk
is soft and vivid with bright contrasting colors. The local people use
it not only to make clothes, but also to decorate their rooms.
Uygur
Embroidered Hats
The Uygur people, both old and young, men and women, like to wear the
four or five-angled embroidered hat all year round. Made with exquisite
workmanship, it is brightly colored and decorated with beads. These
hats have become the symbol of the Uygur people.
Wood
Block Printed Cloth
Wood block printed cloth is used to make wall hangings, belts, table
cloths, curtains and so on. Using red, pink, green and yellow, they
are designed with flowers, fruit, plants and daily utensils, creating
a unique artistic style.
Earthenware
Among the pottery in
Xinjiang, the much imitated earthenware is the most famous. Both traditional
skills and innovations have helped meet present demand. The pottery is
beautiful to look at and has a practical use as bowls, plates, pots and
jars. Most representative of this style is a local pot used for hand washing,
which comes in different shapes. Xinjiang earthenware has a special natural
beauty that has always been attractive to domestic and foreign travelers.
Red Copper Ware
Red copper ware is one of the most important local crafts in Kashi Prefecture
of Xinjiang. It has a long history and strong local characteristics.
Red copper ware is made with superior craftsmanship and comes in beautiful
shapes and designs. The local people use them both as daily necessities
and as artistic treasures.
Traditional
Instruments
The Xinjiang people have long been known for their excellent singing
and dancing skills, and Xinjiang song and dance is a category of its
own among Chinese arts. There are many traditional instruments in Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region which have been influenced by the ancient Western
Region ( a Han Dynasty term for the area west of Yumen Pass, including
what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia) and modern Western instruments.
There are a dozen traditional Uygur instruments which are perfectly
crafted and produce beautiful sound. It is quite an experience to watch
the local craftsmen make these instruments.
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