Yunnan Jia Ma

Author: Yang Yusheng
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The author of The Yunnan Jiamas traveled through remote villages and towns, as well as ancient mountain streets in Yunnan, painstakingly collecting nearly 1,000 endangered jiamas. Starting from aspects such as "Historical Tracing," "Religious Pilgrimage," and "Artistic Strolls," he ultimately completed this outstanding folk jiamas research work that combines artistic and folk characteristics. This book is one of the most important publications on folk art in recent years and is also a key publication of the Yunnan People's Publishing House. It features exquisite craftsmanship and a simple design, which are particularly commendable, making it highly valuable for both appreciation and collection.
The beauty of Yunnan jiamas lies in their uniqueness. They blend the primal with the modern, folk with religion, sorcery with Buddhism and Taoism, practicality with superstition, and foreign culture with local culture. They form a winding river that is flowing toward the desert, leaving behind only fragmented memories of the past, while the existing ones are imbued with modern sentiments.