Gourd Carving

葫芦雕刻艺术介绍: 葫芦雕刻是中国赫赫有名的一种民间技艺,通常选用中国新疆的巨型葫芦,用雕刻刀在葫芦表面进行透雕、微雕、烙画、彩绘等技艺,来体现中国传统绘画山水、花鸟、人物和书法。今天,葫芦雕刻的艺术作品逐渐消失并且为中国民间收藏的珍品之一。Gourd carving used to be a well-known folk art in China, usually using giant gourds that are grown in Xinjiang, China. Artists use a vibrating machine to carve on the surface. Usually presenting traditional Chinese paintings of landscapes, flowers, birds, figures, and calligraphy. Today, gourd carving are going to disappear, and have become one of the treasures of Chinese folk collections.