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Fuzhou cork paintings

Updated: 2010-09-29 07:19
By Cong Fangjun (chinadaily.com.cn)
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Fuzhou cork art originated in the early years of the Republic of China period in Xiyuan village, Fuzhou, capital city of Fujian province. With more than 100 years of history, it was made with the bark of cork oaks found in Europe. This bark had a light and soft texture, fine grain, and a natural and elegant color, which is why it is called "cork." From this came "cork painting," a unique folk art handicraft in the world.

 
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