Ivory Veil Kitu cha Mapambo by Xiaoge Zang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Bidhaa za Nyumbani Competition Category.
ShabaBidhaa za Nyumbani· 2026
Ivory Veil Kitu cha Mapambo
by Xiaoge Zang
Client: BeiHang University
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Bidhaa za Nyumbani Category
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About Ivory Veil Kitu cha Mapambo
Ivory Veil ni kitu cha mapambo kilichotengenezwa kwa shaba na rangi ya asili ya lakiri. Umbo lake linakumbusha pembe ya ndovu iliyochongwa, lakini hakuna nyenzo yoyote ya mnyama iliyotumika. Kiini cha shaba hutengenezwa umbo, hupakwa tabaka la msingi na kisha kufunikwa kwa takriban tabaka 150 nyembamba za lakiri ya asili. Baada ya kukauka, uso wake huchongwa kwa michoro ya njiwa na maua ya peoni na kusuguliwa hadi kuwa laini. Kitu hiki kina urefu wa sentimita 71, upana wa sentimita 23 na kimo cha sentimita 38. Ivory Veil inatumia ufundi wa jadi wa Kichina ulio katika hatari ya kupotea, na inatoa mbadala endelevu unaounga mkono uhifadhi wa wanyamapori.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Ivory Veil Kitu cha Mapambo ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Ivory Veil Kitu cha Mapambo inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Ivory Veil Kitu cha Mapambo hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This is a display item made of natural lacquer crafted using ancient Chinese techniques and shaped like ivory. It is not made of real ivory, but rather a combination of copper and lacquer materials that recreate the appearance of ivory. The craftsmanship involved is complex, and even in China, it faces the risk of being lost. Its texture is close to real ivory, and the patterns also adopt traditional Chinese artistic forms.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Its length is 71 centimeters, width is 23 centimeters, and height is 38 centimeters.
- Tags
- Traditional Chinese Culture, Carved Lacquerware, Sculpture, Decorative Object, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Artwork, Ivory Form, Wildlife Protection
- Production Technology
- First, the lacquer collected from the tree is prepared. Then, the copper material is shaped into an ivory-like form, and a layer of primer is applied to the prepared copper surface. After the primer dries, multiple layers of natural lacquer are applied, ensuring each layer is smooth and accumulating to a thickness of about 150 layers. Once the lacquer layers are dry, tools are used to carve on the lacquer surface. Finally, the surface of the workpiece is polished to ensure smoothness.
- Design Challenge
- Lacquer trees are found deep in the mountains, and only a few drops of sap can be collected from each tree. Most people are allergic to lacquer, making the collection process extremely challenging. Very few people know how to make lacquer, and there are almost no reference books available. The lacquer will not cause allergy until it is completely dry. However, lacquer dries very slowly, requiring more than a year from the time of sap collection to the completion of the artwork.
- Research
- This is applied material and craft research. The objective was to recreate the beauty of ivory without using animal material. The method combined visual study, material comparison and making tests. Research tools included literature review, sketching, carving and surface-finishing trials. Prototype experiments examined form, texture and visual effect. The result showed carved lacquer could achieve an ivory-like elegance ethically. The project shows how traditional craft can support wildlife protection and inspire sustainable design.
- Inspiration
- To protect wildlife, we reject the use of real ivory. Yet ivory has long been admired for its artistic beauty, which inspired this project to recreate that elegance through a sustainable alternative. Chinese carved lacquer, made from natural lacquer resin, can be shaped freely and developed with a texture and visual softness close to ivory. This led to a carved lacquer object that echoes the form and refinement of ivory without using animal material.
- Project Duration
- Launched in Beijing in February 2023, and completed in May 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The object is meant to be viewed closely and appreciated from different angles. As the viewer lifts or turns it gently, the carved dove and peony motifs, layered lacquer surface, and ivory-like texture become more visible. The interaction is quiet and reflective rather than mechanical. It performs better by combining symbolic imagery, rich detail, and a smooth tactile quality, creating a deeper visual and emotional experience.
- Team Members
- Huanxi Wang
Yutong Wang
Ruoxuan Gao - Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator Xiaoge Zang, White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #2: CreatorXiaoge Zang , White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #3: CreatorYutong Wang , White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #4: Creator Huanxi Wang, White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #5: CreatorYutong Wang, White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Video Credits: Video Creator Xiaoge Zang ,White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
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