Beijing Taimiao Temple stages superb crafts show

A visitor views a piece among the eight superb crafts of Beijing on display at the art gallery of the Imperial Ancestral (Taimiao) Temple in Beijing, May 11, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

An exhibition featuring eight superb Beijing crafts opened at the Imperial Ancestral (Taimiao) Temple's art gallery on Wednesday, showing more than 100 exquisite pieces from dozens of master artists nationwide. Traditional techniques including cloisonné enamel, jade carvings, ivory carvings, lacquerware carvings, inlaid gold lacquer, filigree and inlay, palace carpet weaving and Beijing embroidery are on display. The exhibition will run through May 29.