Yongkang Tin Carving Technique Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor

Sang Zian

"Da pian" is a local dialect term in Yongkang, which actually refers to the traditional tin carving of Yongkang.

Dragon and Phoenix Bring Auspiciousness

In his nearly 40-year career in tinsmithing, Sang Zian has honed his skills, creating a variety of exquisite, lifelike, beautiful, and durable tin products.

Through continuous innovation, he made the connection between the crane's wings and body movable, and installed springs on the wings. In this way, the crane's wings would swing up and down whenever there was a slight rustling in the wind, making the crane "alive".

Today, handcrafted tinware such as candlesticks, wine pots, and teapots are rare, and fewer and fewer people know how to make tin. But Sang Zi'an has always adhered to this traditional craft. Only by upholding the spirit of craftsmanship like Sang Zi'an can traditional handicrafts be revitalized.

Zhao Qingtao, the master of Daya Hall, and Teacher Sang Zi'an