Craft Hope and Break the Wall - Preserving Leather Carving Heritage

Craft Hope and Break the Wall - Preserving Leather Carving Heritage

Explore the inspiring journey of Song Yunling in this 14-minute TEDx talk as he shares his passion for leather carving, a national intangible cultural heritage craft. Discover how Song's Mongolian great-grandmother's influence led him to become the youngest member of the Hohhot Arts and Crafts Industry Association and co-found the "Leather Craft Workshop for the Disabled." Learn about his mission to preserve and promote this ancient art form, and hear touching stories of his encounters with strangers while sharing his craft. Gain insight into the cultural significance of leather carving and its potential to create opportunities for people with disabilities.