Report
From 11 to 13 January 2026, women artisans, artists, scholars and cultural practitioners met in Beijing to exchange experiences on safeguarding and developing traditional handicrafts.
Participants from Latvia, China, Mongolia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Germany and Colombia discussed women’s role in transmission and innovation, the contribution of young creators and the importance of stronger international cooperation.
Professor Chen Ping concluded the seminar by emphasizing that traditional handicrafts are a shared treasure of humanity and that women and young practitioners should receive sustained international support.