RURAL women in the northwest part of Gansu Province are highly proficient at dough modelling. They patiently mold a mound of dough into a delicate work of art, In addition, they prepare steamed bread to symbolize harm...RURAL women in the northwest part of Gansu Province are highly proficient at dough modelling. They patiently mold a mound of dough into a delicate work of art, In addition, they prepare steamed bread to symbolize harmony for newlyweds, as well as dough tings and baked bread for gifts. The cleverly fashion dough lamps and lanterns, flowers used as tribute or sacrificial offerings, and moon cakes. Each piece of work is directly linked to social customs.展开更多
文摘RURAL women in the northwest part of Gansu Province are highly proficient at dough modelling. They patiently mold a mound of dough into a delicate work of art, In addition, they prepare steamed bread to symbolize harmony for newlyweds, as well as dough tings and baked bread for gifts. The cleverly fashion dough lamps and lanterns, flowers used as tribute or sacrificial offerings, and moon cakes. Each piece of work is directly linked to social customs.
