A Study on the Modern Development of Traditional Lacquerware Decoration Techniques in Pingyao

Mengyao Xue

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A Study on the Modern Development of Traditional Lacquerware Decoration Techniques in Pingyao

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A Study on the Modern Development of Traditional Lacquerware Decoration Techniques in Pingyao
A Study on the Modern Development of Traditional Lacquerware Decoration Techniques in Pingyao
Jinzhong University, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 030600, China
Vol. 6, Issue 6, Pages: 110-113(2025)
Published：30 December 2025
DOI：10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786524.20250606
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Xue Mengyao.A Study on the Modern Development of Traditional Lacquerware Decoration Techniques in Pingyao[J].Research on Literary and Art Development,2025,06(06):110-113.
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Xue Mengyao.A Study on the Modern Development of Traditional Lacquerware Decoration Techniques in Pingyao[J].Research on Literary and Art Development,2025,06(06):110-113. DOI： 10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786524.20250606.

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As one of China's four renowned lacquers

the traditional lacquerware decoration techniques in Pingyao embody the millennia-old craftsmanship wisdom and cultural heritage of Shanxi. Its unique regional craft paradigm is formed by the "polishing" technique and decorative methods such as gilding and embossing. However

amidst the dual challenges of modernization and globalization

this ancient craft faces developmental hurdles

including a generational gap in succession

product stagnation

and market contraction: the traditional master-apprentice model struggles to meet the demands of modern talent development

with products predominantly confined to classic items like jewelry boxes and folding screens

lacking adaptability to contemporary lifestyles; simultaneously

amidst the digital revolution

young people's awareness of traditional crafts is waning

and the dissemination of these skills confronts the dilemma of "even good wine fears the deep alleys."Against this backdrop

folk art brands like "Natural Creation" and "Groundwork Crafts" have embraced the core philosophy of "reproduction

reconstruction

and regeneration

" offering exemplary models for the vibrant preservation of intangible cultural heritage by tapping into the aesthetic appeal of traditional crafts and fostering a cross-industry ecosystem. Building upon this

this article examines contemporary development

integrating the historical legacy of Pingyao lacquerware decoration techniques with modern practices to explore new avenues for its evolution in terms of inheritance models

product innovation

and dissemination strategies

thereby providing theoretical insights and practical guidance for the modernization of traditional crafts.

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