內容簡介
中國各式各樣的傳統工藝有著技術和文化的雙重價值。本書將分門別類地介紹這些歷史悠久的傳統工藝，涉及生產、生活的方方面面，不僅停留在對工藝流程的說明、工藝製品的鑑賞，還進一步向讀者闡述這些傳統工藝背後所反映的昔日的社會生活，以及中華悠久文明的傳承。
英文目錄
Preface
History and Background of the Traditional Arts and Crafts of China
Arts and Crafts during the Primitive Society
Arts and Crafts during the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period
Arts and Crafts during the Qin and Han Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Six Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Utensil
Ceramics
Bronze Ware
Lacquer
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Apparel
Embroidery
Printing and Dyeing
Silk Weaving
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Furnishings
Furniture
Gold and Silver Ware, Glassware, Enamelware/
Bamboo Carving, Wood Carving, Ivory Carving
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Adornment
Jade Artwork
Paper-cut
New Year Picture
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Entertainment
Toy
Kite
Puppet
Silhouette
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Commerce
Shop Sign
Packaging
Legends concerning Traditional Arts and Crafts of China
Yanshi and His Puppets
Lu Ban, a Carpenter Consecrated by Artisans of All Crafts
The Legend of Ganjiang and Moye
The Legend of Brother Kilns
Origin of Kesi Silk
Gourd-shaped Porcelain Canteen and the Yue's Troops
Qiu Changchun, the Forefather of Jade Carving in Beijing
Gong Chun Teapot and Lotus-and-toad Teapot
The Beauty Offered for Sacrifice
Legend about Ceramics with Multicolored Glaze
Origin of Bowl Bottom Origin of Wax Printing
Bodiless Lacquer Ware Created by Shen Shaoan
Appendix: A Brief Chronology of China
