Huishan clay figurine (Chinese: 惠山泥人; pinyin: Huìshān ní rén) is a traditional Chinese folk art in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, with a history of more than 400 years. [1][2] The production of Wuxi Huishan clay figurines began at the end of the Ming dynasty and developed in the Qing dynasty with specialized Huishan clay craftsmanship workshops....

The China Clay Figurine Museum (中国泥人博物馆), located in the historic town of Huishan in Wuxi, China, has its home in the former Wuxi Huishan Clay Figurine Factory. The museum is a remarkable showcase of the artistry, culture, and history of clay figurines in China.

2019年6月8日 · Titled "The Life of Clay," the exhibition displays more than 120 pieces of clay sculptures from Huishan of Wuxi City in east China's Jiangsu Province spanning from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) till now, to present its historical significance and development.

Also called Wuxi Clay Figurines in the past and alias nowadays Huishan Colored Sculpture, Wuxi Colored Sculpture or Huishan Colored Sculpture of Wuxi, the famous folk handicraft named after...

2024年9月24日 · Huishan clay figurine is a cultural calling card of Wuxi, Jiangsu province, and its inheritance is inseparable from the insistence of craftsmen. Since 1998, Zhou Lu, a skilled artisan of Huishan clay figurines, has not only designed numerous vivid and lifelike pieces but also brought the art into the daily lives of local residents.

Wuxi is China's most famous clay Township, Huishan clay is one of Wuxi's business culture and three native products. In 2006, Wuxi clay figurine sculptures and Tianjin "clay figurine Zhang" along with the inclusion of the China's first batch of national intangible cultural heritage and, more recently, the inclusion of China declared the United ...

With delicate designs, vivid appearances and bright colors, the clay figurines have gained great popularity among visitors to Wuxi. A group of foreign students from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative learn about traditional Chinese culture and crafts.

2025年2月6日 · The Life of Clay, an exhibition of Huishan Clay Figurines, showcased various clay sculptures from Huishan in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, at the Chinese National Academy of Arts from June 6 to 16. Over 120 skillful works made by 50 artists since the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) were displayed, coming from the Wuxi Huishan Clay Figurine Factory.

2014年7月6日 · Coarse clay figurines feature a simple and distinctive folk style, bright colors and many more auspicious themes. They are first shaped with a simple mold, and then hand painted by artisans. The main styles of traditional figurines are animals and chubby babies depicted with rosy cheeks and bright eyes to show their good health.

2025年3月11日 · The Huishan clay figurines of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province are in a different style and have a long history. In the slack seasons, nearly all families in Wuxi make clay figurines. When festivals approaching, many people sell clay figurines at temple and market fairs.