ARCHIVE 002

THE LIVING VILLAGES OF ZHANGZHOU

Between mountains, temples and the ancient maritime routes of Minnan, Zhangzhou preserves stories shaped by belief, craftsmanship and generations of makers. This archive follows the symbols and materials that define Fujian heritage — from painted guardians and golden lacquer to architectural patterns and delicate porcelain — revealing a land where tradition continues to live through handmade objects.

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FIELD DISCOVERY

Artifacts Discovered During The Journey

This archive gathers four objects that represent the cultural layers of Zhangzhou and the wider Minnan region. The hand-painted Wukong guardian reflects local beliefs, folk protection and the storytelling traditions carried through generations. The lacquer and gold heritage bead reveals the refined craftsmanship of Fujian decorative arts, while the Minnan heritage tile trivet preserves patterns inspired by ancient village architecture and ancestral homes. Completing the collection, the hand-pinched blanc de Chine peony celebrates Fujian’s long connection with porcelain, where clay is transformed into delicate expressions of nature. Together, these pieces trace the spirit of Zhangzhou — where belief, architecture and craftsmanship remain intertwined.

ARTIFACT COLLECTION

The Objects Within This Archive

Each object carries a fragment of place, craftsmanship and memory.

ARTIFACT 01

Hand-Painted Wukong — Guardian of the Fujian Puppet Stage

Hand-Painted Wukong — Guardian of the Fujian Puppet StageA cloth-body Monkey King figure carrying the brushwork, dialect, and devotion of Quanzhou glove-puppet theatre onto a s...

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ARTIFACT 02

Lacquer & Gold — A Fujian Heritage Bead

Lacquer & Gold — A Fujian Heritage BeadHand-layered urushi and gold foil, cured over weeks, worn for a lifetime and beyond.The Land · Fujian, China · Natural Urushi LacquerS...

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ARTIFACT 03

Minnan Heritage Tile Trivet The four-petal Baboo Flower of Republican-era Quanzhou, set in solid teak.

Minnan Heritage Tile TrivetThe four-petal Baboo Flower of Republican-era Quanzhou, set in solid teak. SpecificationMeasure, Material, ProvenanceDimensions 20 × 14 × 1.5 cm · ...

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ARTIFACT 04

Mudan Bloom — A Hand-Pinched Blanc de Chine Aromatherapy Sculpture

A porcelain peony from Dehua, in Fujian, that releases fragrance through its own petals.THE PEOPLE · Dehua, Fujian · Hand-Pinched Porcelain SpecificationMaterial High-fired D...

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