An Analysis of the"Luo Xi Jie"Used in Suzhou Huqiu Clay Figurines
"Luo Xi Jie"is a dialect expression of the Wu Area,meaning"movable joint",and its spherical movable joint is a leap in ancient doll making skills.The process of"Luo Xi Jie"making is complex,involving different technical fields such as clay sculpture,wood carving,carpentry,sewing,embroidery,paper crafting,and metalworking,requiring multi-craft cooperation.The production is exquisite and costly,which is the epitome of Suzhou craftsmanship."Luo Xi Jie"also needs to be matched with various miniaturized furniture and utensils according to life scenes,and placed in transparent cases or niches for close viewing and playing,reflecting the secularization of doll making in Suzhou in the Qing Dynasty.
Huqiu clay figureface clay shaping"Luo Xi Jie"movable joint doll
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