- Wynn hired an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage “Taiping Embroidered Ball” to hold a workshop during Chinese New Year.
- The event aimed to offer participants a hands-on experience of the unique charm and cultural essence of embroidered balls and paper-cutting art.
During Chinese New Year, Wynn invited Liu Yunfang – a representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage “Taiping Embroidered Ball” – to hold an exclusive Embroidered Ball and Paper Cutting Workshop at the “Illuminarium” immersive space in Wynn Palace. The event aimed to offer participants a hands-on experience of the unique charm and cultural essence of embroidered balls and paper-cutting art.
The workshop ran for three consecutive days, with Liu personally guiding attendees in crafting exquisite Taiping embroidered balls. It drew a large number of local residents and visitors, many of whom gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of this intangible cultural heritage through their participation.
Liu explained that this project emphasized integrating modern and trendy elements, innovating the shapes and patterns of Taiping embroidered balls. Inspired by the concurrent exhibition at Wynn Palace, Lotus Blossoms in Pairs, Plum Blossoms in Clusters – The Artistic World of Qi Baishi, her team boldly experimented with materials, incorporating designs such as Song Dynasty-inspired blue-and-white porcelain patterns into the embroidered balls. This fusion not only highlighted the interplay between the painter’s vision and traditional craftsmanship but also infused the creations with a distinctive blend of heritage and artisanal allure.
To complement the exhibition’s theme, Liu also designed a series of delicate earrings, necklaces and other accessories featuring traditional Chinese colors like red, yellow and green, enhancing the event’s cultural resonance. The synergy between the exhibition and workshop enriched the experience for all participants.
The craft of making Taiping embroidered balls was inscribed on China’s second batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008. Typically composed of 12 petals stitched into a spherical shape, each petal is filled with cotton and aromatic herbs, resembling a blooming lotus from the side.
