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Traditional Crafts in China Guide 2026: Silk, Porcelain, Paper-Cutting & Where to Learn

China's traditional crafts represent thousands of years of accumulated knowledge — silk weaving, porcelain painting, lacquerware, paper-cutting, and dozens more. This guide shows you where to see master craftspeople at work, where to take hands-on classes, and how to buy authentic pieces versus mass-produced imitations in 2026.