Chinese arts and crafts have a long history. Earthenware of the primitive society of the Neolithic age is the earliest artistic work. Bronze ware of Shang (16th century BC - 11th century BC) and Zhou (11th century BC - 221 BC) dynasties lacquer ware of the Warring States Period (475 BC - 221 BC), silk fabrics of Han (206 BC - 220 AD) and Tang (618 - 907) dynasties, embroidery of Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), cloisonne and porcelain of Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties, all enjoy worldwide reputation for their exquisiteness and refinement.

Made with high craftsmanship, traditional Chinese arts and crafts are of striking nationalistic feature and rich varieties. They have long been shipped around the world.