{"id":419290,"date":"2026-06-25T08:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/ancient-tiger-craft-from-xun-county-henan-roars-into-modern-homes\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:33:00","slug":"ancient-tiger-craft-from-xun-county-henan-roars-into-modern-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/ancient-tiger-craft-from-xun-county-henan-roars-into-modern-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancient Tiger Craft from Xun County, Henan Roars into Modern Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HEBI, China, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the scent of natural paste and cotton, Qin Ran sits at her workbench, fingers dancing across colorful fabric pieces. The municipal-level heritage inheritor is reviving the 600-year-old Wanhufu Tiger craft through an unlikely medium: refrigerator magnets.<\/p>\n

The Wanhufu Tiger (“Tiger of Ten Thousand Blessings”) has long symbolized fortune and protection in Chinese folk tradition. Its signature “layered adhesion” technique\u2014bonding multiple fabric layers into three-dimensional forms\u2014has been passed down through generations in Xun County. Now this ancient art is finding new life as zodiac-themed fridge decorations.<\/p>\n

\"Xun<\/p>\n

“We use four layers of cotton with natural paste,” Qin explains. “This makes the base thicker and ideal for embroidery, while keeping materials safe for all ages.”<\/p>\n

Her process remains faithful to tradition: selecting pure cotton and silk, cutting precise zodiac shapes, adhering layers with natural paste, then adding beaded eyes and embroidered details. Each magnet requires 12 meticulous steps; a full zodiac set takes one week.<\/p>\n

\"Xun<\/p>\n

The innovation lies in functionality. By embedding strong magnets, Qin transforms heritage exhibits into practical household items. “Younger generations find them more accessible,” she notes.<\/p>\n

This “glorious transformation” preserves core techniques while meeting modern demand for blessing-themed d\u00e9cor. The compact magnets carry centuries of cultural memory into contemporary kitchens.<\/p>\n

“We’ve expanded to bag charms too,” Qin adds. “Using these items is itself cultural inheritance. When our zodiac animals enter thousands of homes, more people appreciate and carry forward this heritage.”<\/p>\n

Qin’s work reflects China’s broader effort to sustain intangible cultural heritage through innovation. By adapting ancient crafts for daily use, artisans ensure traditions remain vibrant and relevant.<\/p>\n

In Xun County, the Wanhufu Tiger no longer gathers dust in display cases\u2014it holds children’s artwork on refrigerators nationwide, bridging past and present one magnet at a time.<\/p>\n

Company: Xun County
Contact Person: Li Mingkun
Email: wuyuekp@163.com
Website: https:\/\/www.xunxian.gov.cn\/zfxxgk\/fdzdgknr\/xzzfxx\/jxfzhggwyhjxlshwzcbjfbfbfbfb\/index.html
City: Hebi<\/p>\n

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