About

The theme of the China Pavilion for London Craft Week 2025 is ‘Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature’.

The exhibition and accompanying events showcases the use of traditional Chinese crafts in a contemporary context.

The meaning of ‘Tiangong’ is the power of nature, while the meaning of ‘Kaiwu’ is the ingenuity of human wisdom. Together, ‘Tiangong’ and ‘Kaiwu’ complement each other: by combining nature’s work and human ingenuity, one can achieve beautiful craftsmanship. This is not only a portrait of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, but also the philosophy of traditional Chinese crafts that has been passed down for thousands of years.

This exhibition features several events, including ‘Chinese Afternoon Tea’, ‘Bazaar in the Mountains’, ‘Village T-Mama’s Needlework’ and ‘Waiting for Flowers to Bloom’.