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Sophisticated ornaments showcase China's ancient filigree inlay skills

(People's Daily App) 15:14, July 03, 2023

Dating back nearly 3,000 years, filigree inlay is one of the traditional arts and crafts in China. The technique was once widely used in royal accessories and as decoration for sophisticated crafts.

Craftsmen twist two or more pieces of thin gold or silver wire into a single thread, making it form different patterns and shapes, and inlaying it with precious stones. Take a look at how those delicate ornaments are made.

(Video source: Kuaishou)

(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Liang Jun)

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