龙年的漆器工艺

As the Chinese New Year approaches, lacquer craftwork is receiving more attention for its red color and traditional design. These pieces are being considered both lucky and appropriate for the coming Year of the Dragon.
随着中国新年的临近，漆器工艺品因其红色和传统的设计而受到更多的关注。人们认为这些工艺品对即将到来的龙年来说是吉祥而且合适的。

The dragon, is a symbol of prosperity and power in Chinese culture, and can be brought vividly to life at the hands of a craftswoman. Wang Xiaofei designs and makes lacquerware. She also has her own boutique in Beijing.
龙在中国文化中是兴旺和权力的象征，在一位女手艺人手中，它能变得栩栩如生。王晓飞设计并制作了这些漆器。在北京，她还有自己的精品店。

Wang said, "Lacquer carving means carving lacquer into a work of art. The material is crude lacquer, which comes from plants. Usually it takes several months of brushing to make it thick enough to carve. Besides carving, we use other techniques like sanding and polishing. Not long ago, the industry lost popularity and many factories went bankrupt. "
王表示：“雕漆的意思是将漆雕刻成艺术片。材料是来源于植物的生漆。通常，它需要刷几个月，让它够厚，可以雕刻。除了雕刻，我们还使用像磨光和抛光等其它技术。不久之前，这一行业失去声望，许多工厂破产。”

However, now recognized as part of the country’s intangible cultural heritage, lacquer craftwork has bcome more popular again, with more people visiting Wang Xiaofei’s boutique.
然而，漆器工艺品现在成为国家非物质文化遗产的一部分，再次变得更受欢迎，有更多人来参观王晓飞的精品店。

Wang said, "Customers began ordering dragon-style objects before the new year, so we’ve made an artwork called Lucky Dragon with a copper base. We also made some practical artworks, like a clay pot with carved dragon patterns on it, as well as bracelets and accessories."
王表示：“新年之前，顾客开始订购龙的造型的东西，所以我们制作了一个有铜座、叫幸运龙的工艺品。我们还制作了一些实用的工艺品，像里面有龙图案的砂锅，以及手镯和配饰。

Wang’s works have become quite popular.
王晓飞的作品变得非常受欢迎。

A customer said, "I like traditional designs."
一位顾客称：“我喜欢传统设计。”

Another customer said, "Traditional handicrafts are awesome."
另一位顾客：“传统手工艺品棒极了。”

Wang Xiaofei remembers people telling her that lacquer trees are indigenous to China, just as lacquer craft is to our culture.
王晓飞记得有人跟她说过，漆树对中国而言正如漆器工艺品对我们的文化而言一样，都是土生土长的。

Previously bought only by royalty and the rich, many Chinese can now afford to appreciate lacquer crafts at home. This trend is helping contribute to the revival of the ancient art.
之前漆器工艺品只有贵族和有钱人购买，现在许多中国人都能在家欣赏到漆器工艺品。这种趋势有助于这种古老艺术的复兴。