Trending in China | Glossed heritage: Pingyao varnished lacquerware

A treasured craft from Pingyao, Shanxi Province, this lacquerware is renowned for its intricate process. Artisans use natural lacquer, building up and hand-polishing countless layers. Adorned with gilding and painting, each piece is a unique fusion of practical use and artistic value.

(Video source: Kuaishou, compiled by Jiang Shuguang)