BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Hand-embroidered shoe insoles, a traditional folk art deeply rooted in the local culture of Junan County, east China’s Shandong Province, serve both as a form of craftsmanship and a leisure activity. Despite the prevalence of machine-made insoles, this intangible cultural heritage has survived thanks to dedicated individuals.
Wang Caihong, a 57-year-old inheritor, has been crafting embroidered shoe insoles for over three decades. She grew up under the influence of the older generation, and has been honing her skills from a young age. Her workshop, located on Shizilu Street in Junan County, is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop.
The photo shows Wang Caihong's hand-embroidered shoe insoles featured on Shandong's Culture and Tourism Channel.
What sets Wang Caihong's insoles apart is the focus on details and unique aesthetic design. With a rich palette of colors and intricate patterns, her works not only enhance the visual appeal of the insoles but also encapsulate the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
Over the years, Junan County has stepped up efforts to promote this art form on a wider scale, boosting local tourism and enabling more people to appreciate this intangible cultural heritage.
(Edited by Yang Linlin with Xinhua Silk Road, linlinyanglyn@163.com)
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