Shimmer and Craft – The Jewelry and Copper Art of China’s Minorities ✨🪞

#hellohalloween At the Kadoorie Gallery of Chinese Minority Nationalities’ Art in the Shanghai Museum, the jewelry and copperware displays instantly drew my attention — a glimmering dance of metal, history, and artistry. Silver necklaces as delicate as lace, heavy copper bracelets engraved with ancient patterns, and intricate hairpins that once sparkled in festival light — each piece felt alive with story. 💍⚒️ These treasures come from all across China — from the Miao people’s ornate silver crowns of Guizhou to the refined copper crafts of Yunnan and Guangxi. Every item has meaning: protection from evil, a wish for prosperity, or a way to express beauty and strength. 🌙 📍 Shanghai Museum, 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District 🚇 How to get there: Metro Line 1, 2, or 8 → People’s Square Station, Exit 1 🕰️ Best time to go: Early morning or late afternoon, when the soft light makes the metals gleam ✨ Standing there, surrounded by shining history, I couldn’t help but imagine the hands that shaped each piece — turning raw metal into timeless art, one hammer strike at a time. ❤️