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The art of safflower dyeing | A ming dynasty tradition | Intangible cultural heritage preservation | Incredible Utilities

The Timeless Art of Cloisonné Cloisonné, known in China as Jingtailan, is a centuries-old craft that reached its peak during the Ming Dynasty’s Jingtai reign. Famous for its signature blue tones, it was inscribed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. The process is incredibly intricate: seven core steps — design, outline, filigree, enamel filling, firing, polishing, and gilding — form the foundation. For masterpieces, the number of steps can exceed 100. Production is time-consuming