In the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong thrived in the rattan craft industry. Rattan products were lightweight, affordable, and popular household items, from chairs to baskets to small decorative pieces.

This episode introduces Master Chan San-kuen, a seasone...

In the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong thrived in the rattan craft industry. Rattan products were lightweight, affordable, and popular household items, from chairs to baskets to small decorative pieces. This episode introduces Master Chan San-kuen, a seasone...

Artistry heritage of rattan weaving

In the past, masters may have entered their professions to make a living. After years of experience, what does "making a living" mean to them? Working in workshops for decades, mastering every step of their craft, what does it bring to the masters beyond livelihood? Do they still have dreams?

Masters can be found not only in traditional industries but also in emerging fields or new industries that have evolved from tradition. "Masters In The House" explores personal stories and showcases the manufacturing processes of each master's work through images. While allowing viewers to witness the artisans' pursuit of perfection through light and shadow, it helps viewers understand what sets the masters apart.

Though the masters' craftwork may appear ordinary or not come with a high price tag, it carries the beauty of intricate details, representing the cultivation and persistence of the masters.

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In the past, masters may have entered their professions to make a living. After years of experience, what does "making a living" mean to them? Working in workshops for decades, mastering every step of their craft, what does it bring to the masters beyond livelihood? Do they still have dreams? Masters can be found not only in traditional industries but also in emerging fields or new industries that have evolved from tradition. "Masters In The House" explores personal stories and showcases the manufacturing processes of each master's work through images. While allowing viewers to witness the artisans' pursuit of perfection through light and shadow, it helps viewers understand what sets the masters apart. Though the masters' craftwork may appear ordinary or not come with a high price tag, it carries the beauty of intricate details, representing the cultivation and persistence of the masters.

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