Zibo city in East China's Shandong province gathered 57 local units and nearly 100 master craftsmen to participate in the 2023 China (Shandong) Arts and Crafts Expo and Shandong Handmade Boutique Exhibition, which was held in Jinan from May 12 to 15.
The 1,000-square-meter expo featured over 1,000 pieces of exquisite works related to more than 10 categories, including daily-use ceramics, art ceramics, colored glaze, Zibo inkstone, iron teapot, and dyed textile.
Zibo has the largest exhibition area and the most master craftsmen and exhibited works among all the participating cities in the province.
Chinese tea sets and tableware themed on bamboo by Zibo-based Hicyan Ceramics Co Ltd. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]
A colored glaze-made pomegranate tree from Zibo. [Photo/zbnews.net]
A craftsman paints on ceramic plates during the expo. [Photo/zbnews.net]