Traditional Chinese puzzle still inspires modern craft
Share - WeChat
A traditional Chinese puzzle made of beautifully fitted interlocking wooden pieces -- known as a Luban lock -- is easy to take apart but challenging to reassemble. Named for the ancient master craftsman and inventor, Lu Ban, the locks continue to entertain people today in many versions. Wood joiners continue to develop their craft by merging contemporary design concepts with technology. In Tengzhou, Shandong province, the birthplace of Lu Ban, visitors can feel the wisdom embodied in the ancient craft and experience the fusion of tradition and innovation.
- Xizang's remote villages gain access to express delivery services
- Egyptian man explores 460-year-old fair in Tianjin
- 10,000-ton electric container ship tests off Jiangxi province
- China's construction sector sees drop in energy use, emissions during build phase, rise in operations
- Guangdong sees surge in holiday arrivals as travel pattern shifts
- International commercial court established in Guangzhou
































