A Bridge Painted Before It Was Built
United Nations Registration No.00358
Heritage Since
Based on the 12th-century Rainbow Bridge—Asia’s earliest painted bridge in history
Collector Grade
One of <2% collectible replicas using full glueless interlock joinery
Manual Hours
24+ hours of structure-sensitive craftsmanship in layered beam symmetry
📜 Story Behind the Craft
This bridge design is based on the famous "Rainbow Bridge" depicted in Zhang Zeduan’s 12th-century painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. A symbol of Song Dynasty urban vitality, the bridge showcases China's architectural ingenuity—crafted with layered wood beams that form a self-supporting arch. The model honors this legacy by distilling timeless techniques into a modern, collectible format.
📐 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 12.4 × 4.7 × 3.1 inches
- Structure: Arched timber-bridge
- Joinery: Mortise-and-tenon, no glue or nails
- Material: Precision laser-cut natural wood
- Assembly: Finished model (no DIY required)
🤝 Made with Care
Each set is precisely cut for easy interlocking, ensuring stability without adhesives. Edges are hand-finished to protect against splinters and preserve tactile warmth. Designed for both display and interactive building joy.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
Crafted using heritage Chinese woodworking techniques, the model features interlocking wooden components that replicate the structural logic of real timber arch bridges. The entire piece is assembled through traditional mortise-and-tenon joints—just as full-scale bridges were built centuries ago.
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Produced by skilled craftsmen versed in Chinese joinery and wooden architecture, this piece is part of the “Miniature Heritage” series—a project dedicated to reviving iconic moments and structures from Chinese cultural history in collectible form.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Ancient Timber Architecture Traditions
This model celebrates the Traditional Construction Techniques of Chinese Wooden Arch Bridges, an engineering heritage born of both art and function. The method of “woven wood forming arches” remains a globally admired structural solution.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00358: Traditional Design and Practices for Building Chinese Wooden Arch Bridges
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
Owning this piece connects you to an ancient architectural wisdom that has spanned rivers—and centuries.
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