China – Dali Silversmiths

Dali Hills

I’ve just returned from a trip to China and loved meeting silversmiths in Dali Old City, high up on a plateau in Yunnan, SW China.

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They work from their shop fronts, making jewellery, spoons, ornate teasets…..

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and I was even shown a sword and sheath, highly decorated.

 

You can read more about my experiences in china on my blog Oolong

Claire Hart