Published on: 2026-08-19
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Che Meiyin is a hereditary keeper of the technique of carving the bottle gourd, which is an intangible cultural heritage of the Mentougou district of Beijing city. She founded the “Dosi” workshop, which combines creativity, education, and exhibition activities.
Che Meiyin has been passionate about visual arts since childhood, and in 2001 she began mastering various techniques: pumpkin carving, seal engraving, painting, scroll decoration, and mural painting. She is especially skilled at using the pumpkin form to convey stories, which makes her works distinctly thematic and narrative. Che Meiyin also creates series of items such as “companion pumpkins” and “healing pumpkins,” which are popular among young people. In her work, Che Meiyin integrates new ideas with traditional techniques, thereby bringing greater artistic expression and innovation to this craft.
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