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Straw paintings are craft objects made by shaping straw into patterns and representational images. By modeling and playing with straw, people, especially women, started weaving straw into artistic objects. As time passed, they acquired more skill in working with straw and a century ago, created a very specific art, the art of weaving straw into pictures by using and combining the natural colours and shades of oats, barley, rye, wheat, and other grasses. These "paintings" have become a speciality of China, Mexico, and Subotica in Serbia and its vicinity

Straw patchwork is a well-known Chinese art and boasts a history of over 2000 years, as evidenced by ancient relics. It traces its roots to folk art, originating as handicrafts used by local governments to pay tributes to emperors during the Sui Dynasty. This artwork constitutes the essence of Chinese folk art, and has a distinctive national characteristic

Straw patchwork owes its popularity to its bright vibrant colors which does not fade and its simple, lifelike designs. The artifact is a combination of primitive simplicity and elegance of exquisite craftsmanship. Furthermore, it is able to retain its original texture and color for up to thousands of years without aging or fading

This ancient art disappeared for awhile but was soon revived in the 1970s, when these ancient straw patchwork relics were discovered.The straw patchwork, with its excellent detailing showcasing the works of talented Chinese artists, are highly enjoyed and appreciated by both the Chinese and Westerners.

The straw patchwork is used to both decorate and beautify homes and offices, and is also often given as gifts.

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Then what is wheat straw? Wheat straw has long been regarded as a sacred object in Chinese beliefs. It is said that Liu Xiu, the Dong Han Dynasty emperor, was hunted by his enemies before he ascended the throne. He had no choice but to hide in wheat straw, which immediately changed into wood to protect him.

Since then wheat straw has been considered a symbol of good fortune. So the Chinese people made wheat straw patchwork, a unique art form devoted to the royal court

Lady of Guo Country Goes Sightseeing in Spring by Liu, has been collected by the Great Hall of the People

Mrs. Chang - Ask God (Tian Wen), 70x120cm

Mrs. Chang - Light and song on the moon (85x115cm)

Mrs. Chang - Wooden snow (70x90cm)

Mrs. Chang – Awakening (70x90cm) Mrs. Chang - Birds and flowers (68x58cm)

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Mrs. Chang - The blue bird in June(70x90cm)

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Mrs. Chang - The Watcher in the wheat (85cm x 115cm)

Mrs. Chang – Moon on String,

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Modem pieces are produced by combining modern production techniques with the traditional techniques

Mrs. Chang - Fairies playing music

Mrs. Chang – Li Hua in spring, 70x90cm

Modern art techniques are applied in the manufacturing process, for example, evaporation, dissection and ironing. But it is filled with a rich Chinese countryside flavor

Mrs. Chang Morning Sun

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Mrs. Chang - God taking, 96x166cm

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The final products portray Chinese flowers, birds, worms, landscapes, buildings, people and fashions.

Mrs. Chang – Lily (70x90cm)

The quality of the workman ship combined with

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the work's lasting value

Mrs. Chang – Tian Yu,100x150cm

Mrs. Chang – Nirvana

Sound: Teresa Teng - Deng Lijun; Tian mi mi

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