How to Make Use of Cultural and Creative Power in Jade Carving Industry

A few days ago, the “Caiyun Cup Masters Award” Yunnan outstanding jade carving work and Yunnan jade carving master selection ended. There are 49 pieces of work in more than 200 exquisite exhibits to stand out and win the award, and 13 people won the title of “Yunnan jade carving master”. The final appearance of jade carving works needs to be integrated into the profound thoughts of the masters. This is the power of cultural creativity.

In the last five years, the jade carving industry in Yunnan has begun to grow in size, and the team has grown to about 4,000 people. Among them, there are more than 30 jade sculpture masters at the master level. Employees are mainly located in Ruili, Tengchong, Mangshi, Kunming, Yingjiang, Longling and other places. The matching industries of the Yunnan jade carving industry include matching architects, polishers, and inlaid masters. The jade and jewelry industry employs approximately 150,000 employees, while jade carving personnel only account for 3% of the total number. The jade carving industry in Yunnan has reached a crossroads that require change. It is necessary to bring this traditional cultural industry to a new height by means of rebirth. This responsibility falls on the shoulders of contemporary jade carving masters.

Insufficient processing development can not meet the needs of the rapid development of the jade carving industry; creativity and innovation are not enough, it is difficult to break through the traditional issues such as embarrassment, still plagued the development of Yunnan jade carving industry. The jade carving industry in Yunnan is weak and difficult to compete with developed regions.

Knowledgeable people believe that the jade carving industry in Yunnan should develop and grow. It is necessary to strengthen investment promotion, expand the development scope of the jade carving industry, strengthen cooperation with the jade carving industry in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, create markets, and attract more outstanding jade carving masters and jade carving creations. Team; Accelerate the training of jade carving creative talents, establish a jewelry school, train a group of middle and high level jade carving creative talents, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with existing jade carving schools, and recruit talents; guide jade carving masters to promote innovation through various means. Move the focus of the judging criteria on creativity and craftsmanship.