On July 24, the Linqi Mamianqun Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Museum (林栖马面裙非遗艺术馆), China's first museum dedicated to the Mamianqun, or horse-faced skirt, officially opened to the public at Haizhu Creative Industry Park in Guangzhou.

The 3,000-square-meter museum houses more than 1,000 antiques and over 300 Mamianqun dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties all the way to the modern times. Centered on the theme “One Skirt One Eastern Epic”, the exhibition traces the evolution of the Mamianqun, showcasing its traditional craftsmanship and the heritage of traditional Chinese clothing.

Beyond its permanent exhibition, the museum features a variety of interactive workshops and research spaces focusing on traditional plant dyeing, intangible cultural heritage crafts, embroidery and Mamianqun research. Visitors can learn about traditional garment-making techniques and take part in hands-on cultural experiences.

The museum also features a 1,800-square-meter riverside event space and a rooftop terrace for art exhibitions, cultural forums, brand launches and international exchange events.

Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 (closed at 18:00)

Ticket prices:

Early Bird (Special Exhibition Area): 48 RMB per person (on-site purchase)

Address: The Linqi Mamianqun ICH Museum, 1F, Building 13, Haizhu Creative Industry Park, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区海珠创意产业园13栋1楼)

Reporter| Zhou Hongdou, Chen Yuxin (Intern)

Editor| Yin Juewen

Source| Guangdong Fashion Release