Since ancient times, Suzhou has enjoyed the fame as "marketplace of arts and crafts". Among the 11 major categories of Chinese arts and crafts, Suzhou boasts over 3000 varieties of 10 major categories. Suzhou Embroidery, Chinese Silk Tapestry, Suzhou Fans, Jade Carving, Opera Costumes, Taohuawu Woodcut Painting, etc. enjoy a high reputation both at home and abroad.
In 2014, Suzhou became a member of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, in the category Crafts and Folk Arts.
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