A brief introduction to the processing history of Tengchong jadeite jade carving

Tengchong jadeite processing industry started in the middle of Ming Dynasty and flourished in Qing Dynasty. In the 2th century, before 195s, Tengchong was always the largest distribution center, trading center and processing base of jade in Myanmar, with the reputation of "emerald city" and the only import channel in China. Through the management of merchants in Tengchong, jade has flowed to all directions: via bhamo and Yangon, it reaches Sin Chew (Singapore), Sumatra, Redo, India and Kolkata; Or through the hole in Myanmar, transfer to Colombo, India to Nepal and enter Tibet; From Kunming to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

in the early days, jadeite was not known to the world. There are few finishing workshops in Tengchong; Mainly, the jadeite wool is decomposed and sent to Yongchang, Dali and other places to be carved and sold locally in Yunnan. Later, due to the constraints of transportation and various aspects, it was no longer able to meet the needs of foreign markets. Many foreign craftsmen moved to Tengchong and set up processing points near Guiluo Village and Old Town God Temple. At that time, the craft was mainly made according to the shape of jade materials, making bracelets, earrings, headdresses and some simple Buddhist works, rituals and daily necessities. In the early Qing dynasty, with the development of economy and the expansion of city scale, the business style of Tengyue became more and more prosperous. Great progress has been made in the output, sales, processing scale and grinding technology of jadeite. In the processing workshop; Decomposition, rough craftsman, rough craftsman, drilling, fine carving, polishing and polishing have been clearly divided, and artists have been able to correctly use tools to deal with form and spirit; The relationship between bone and meat skillfully combines art and jade carving. Buddhism, figures, flowers and birds and all kinds of jade articles closely related to real life have appeared, and jade carving has begun to take shape. In the middle and late Qing dynasty and the early Republic of China, the wind of collecting jadeite became more and more popular; Jade jewelry has become the main object of dowry, decoration, gift and appreciation of ordinary people in the city. The market is in short supply, and the jade carving industry in Tengyue is unprecedentedly prosperous. According to the records of Tengchong County, "In the early years of the Republic of China, there were more than 1 workshops engaged in jade carving and more than 3, craftsmen". Skillful craftsmen from all over the country have also come here, and brought their unique processing skills, forming a situation in which a hundred schools of thought contend. Appreciating Wang Pei at that time, all kinds of arts came from many sources, mainly from Beijing, Shanghai and Yangzhou. Beijing workers stress roundness, generosity and fluency; Make more Buddhist works and figures. Workers in Shanghai and Yangzhou pursue layering, elaborate craftsmanship and elegance, mainly producing flowers, birds, insects and fish accessories. Throughout the jade carving works of this period, the shapes are exquisite, the styles are rich and the compatibility is complete. Let many modern craftsmen sigh. In the late Republic of China and the early liberation, jade was an ornament due to war and other reasons; Be ignored.

nowadays, with the progress of society and the continuous transformation and renewal of technology, the jade carving team in Tengchong is constantly expanding. According to incomplete statistics, there are nearly 3 jade carving workshops in the county, with nearly 5, employees. There are more than 5 companies and businesses in Tengchong that have the right to operate jade ZZ. There are more than 1, self-employed jade workers, more than 2 jade processing collectives with 5 or 6 employees, and there are also private processing households in urban areas. The scale of production has greatly exceeded the era of hand grinding of pedals. The whole jade carving production process is mechanized, the work efficiency is greatly improved, and the technological level is changing with each passing day. Many jade carving handicrafts are sold in batches throughout the country and around the world.

Tengchong has a history of several hundred years of jade carving, and there are many masterpieces and rare treasures. Except a few of these works are hidden among the people; Because of the frequent wars in Tengchong in modern times, most of them have not been preserved.

After liberation, a group of young jade carving workers grew sturdily. In 1967, the jade carving "Sowing Spring" designed by Yin Bilin of Tengchong Arts and Crafts Factory reflected a beautiful Dai girl wearing a hat to sow seeds in the spring. Affectionate eyes are full of longing and hope, with strong national characteristics and quite new ideas; It was chosen to be sent to Beijing to participate in the selection and was well received by experts.

Recently, Yang Shuming, a young jade worker, stood out among many jade workers in Tengchong with his exquisite skills and skillful knife cutting, and became the leader of a new generation of Tengchong jade carving. The "Dragon Jun" he carved, a glass dragon is like a divine dragon, billowing clouds and wandering in the sky, with a Chinese style in technique, and taking the advantages of Qing dynasty craftsmanship in some parts, it is antique rather than imitation; "Vajraputra" is a majestic arhat, holding a treasure gourd with strong arms, weaving a Beijing ring around it, and a lion on his shoulder is proud of everything. He is a distinguished person in Cannes and Gala, and his works have far-reaching implications. Xiao Yang is not only good at carving ancient costume pieces, but also works with modern themes carved by him are beautiful and imaginative, with profound artistic conception and subtle aftertaste, and the colors are incredibly ingenious. Many jade merchants from other places come to you and ask him to carve Yu Pei, so as to make him famous and sell it at a high price. I hope he will make a great contribution to Tengchong.

Four hundred years of jade carving history, four hundred years of progress, it is being carried forward and developed; This is because Tengchong jade workers have been inseparable from jade for more than 4 years.