Hairy monkeys are a unique traditional handicraft of the old Beijing made with cicada shell and magnolia bud.
The art of the hairy monkeys combines the ‘monkeys’ with the artist’s vision, creating a bizarre artistic world. Although they have recently evolved into complicated satirical creations often representing scenes of imperial China (but not only), these small monkeys have a long tradition behind them.
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