Zhejiang culture shines at London Craft Week

Hundreds of exhibitions and a huge range of creative work will be on display in the United Kingdom capital at the fifth edition of London Craft Week.

Hundreds of designers, brands, and artists will take part, along with galleries from 15 countries. Displays and activities, which will include workshops and talks, will take place at 150 locations across London between Wednesday and Sunday.

Visitors will be able to take a close look at talented people working and admire craftsmanship from all over the world.

At the Asia House in Marylebone, an area in the West End of London, Beautiful China & Picturesque Zhejiang: An Exhibition of Innovation from Zhejiang and Hangzhou, showcases a fusion of traditional craft with the power of innovation. Designers from the city of Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, have created works using five traditional materials: bamboo, wood, silk, copper, and ceramic.

The exhibition's organizers want to deepen the understanding of Zhejiang's culture in the UK and encourage an exchange of creative and cultural ideas.

Since its beginning in 2015, London Craft Week has evolved from an ambitious experimental enterprise to a key event on the UK's creative calendar. Last year, more than 99,000 people took part in 2,039 events.