Since its inception in 2019, the China Arts and Crafts Expo has rapidly grown into one of the most influential industry events, showcasing the best of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship. Moving from its original location in Nanjing to Fuzhou, the 4th edition saw record-breaking participation, covering 60,000 square meters, featuring over 50 specialized exhibition groups, 2,000 exhibitors, and over 120,000 artistic works, including 25,000 masterpieces from renowned artisans.
In 2024, the event attracted 11,000 visitors on the first day and 55,000 attendees over four days, with livestreaming audiences exceeding 3 million and total online viewers reaching 4 million, generating nearly ¥2 billion in orders. The expo is more than an exhibition—it is a grand celebration of craftsmanship, a marketplace for high-quality handmade goods, and a hub for cultural heritage and innovation.
Range of Exhibition
- Regional Craftsmanship Pavilion: Showcasing unique arts and crafts from major production regions across China.
- Fine Ceramics Pavilion: Featuring artistic ceramics, daily-use porcelain, Yixing purple clay teapots, and other ceramic artworks.
- Sculpture & Carving Pavilion: Presenting stone carvings, inkstone carvings, jade carvings, and intricate wood sculptures.
- Comprehensive Craft Pavilion: Displaying embroidery, dyeing, brocade weaving, lacquerware, decorative arts, and metal handicrafts.
- Cultural & Creative Pavilion: Highlighting modern designs that merge art with daily life, featuring innovative and stylish cultural and creative products.
Target Audience
Arts and crafts collectors, designers and artists, cultural and creative product developers, handicraft manufacturers, home decor and lifestyle brands, museum and gallery curators, luxury goods retailers, e-commerce platforms, international buyers and distributors, and cultural heritage preservation organizations.