Laqiong
Mastery, Signature Works & Repertoire
Male, Tibetan ethnicity, born in November 1964 in Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region. A representative bearer of the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage projects in Tibetan metal forging craftsmanship (Zhaxijicai gold, silver and copper forging craftsmanship). A Zhaxijicai gold, silver and copper forging technician. Since 1980 he has studied the processing of gold, silver and copper wares; he excels in forging gold, silver, copper and other materials and is versed in gilding. He mainly makes silver-mounted wooden bowls, target-foot covered bowls, high-foot covered bowls, prayer wheels and copper vacuum flasks. As a forger he has trained many apprentices and leads young apprentices, contributing his own strength to Tibetan metal forging craftsmanship.
Honors & Recognition
In 2003 he received an award of excellence at the tourism souvenir and handicraft design competition organised by the Economic and Trade Commission of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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