The theme of this year's "Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Artist-in-Residence Programme" is Damask, produced at Shuanglin Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City. The full support of the local government, intangible cultural heritage protection base, and related organizations enable Cultural Exchange Oasis (CXO) to organize a series of exciting activities titled "Silk Charm Inheritance: The Elegant Beauty of Shuanglin Damask."
Upholding the objective of implementing the Programme, these activities aim to promote and demonstrate the importance of ICH, emphasizing the transmission of skills from generation to generation and the connection between tradition and contemporary culture. Through exhibition, lecture, and workshop, CXO hopes to let participants experience the charm of ingenious ICH and provide cultural identity and cohesiveness for communities and groups.
Silk Charm Inheritance: The Elegant Beauty of Shuanglin Damask Events
CAO's (CAO Xueqin) Silk Kite
Making silk kites requires meticulous procedures, such as cutting bamboo slices and smoking the frame, etc., to pursue perfect symmetry in size, thickness, curvature, etc.
A Millennium-spanning Treasure: Shuanglin Damask
Damask is an ancient tribute with a long historical origin. In modern times, various new products have been developed while exploring and preserving this original craftsmanship.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Shuanglin Damask Today
Shuanglin is renowned for its high-quality silk and is known as the "Hometown of Silk and Fiber." Damask is made of pure mulberry silk and is the collective name of Aya (Ling) and Raw Silk (Juan).