TRADITION TAKES CENTER STAGE

Items such as blue calico and yak wool shawls were exhibited during Shanghai Design Week as part of efforts to promote China's intangible culture heritage

Traditional art and handicrafts were the highlights at this year's Shanghai Design Week which took place at the Shanghai Exhibition Center from Aug 31 to Sept 2.

This year, the fair featured the theme Recreator, highlighting the relationship that design has with humanity, scientific innovation and sustainability.