Source: China Daily

Winners of a national craftsmanship competition were announced recently in Qingdao. Of more than 5,580 entries from across the country, 56 were honored with Design Stars, including seven rated five-star creations, the highest award in the category. In addition, judges also rolled out another list of 12 awardees for tradition inheritance, artistic expression, market potential and online popularity. The event, which started in April, aims to preserve traditional craftsmanship and encourages participants to integrate the old crafts into modern creations, organizers said.