Zhou Tangqiang

Zhejiang Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts

Senior (Professor-Level) Arts and Crafts Artist

Vice President, Longquan Sword Association

Master of Traditional Craft

Member, China National Arts and Crafts Association

Member, China Folk Literature and Art Association

Deputy Director, Zhejiang Sword Professional Committee of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Program

Deputy Secretary-General, Arts and Crafts Group, Lishui Senior Talent Association

First Cohort of Longquan Chief Technicians

Director, Longquan Sword and Porcelain Art Museum

Born in Longquan in July 1974, Zhou Tangqiang holds a bachelor’s degree. He studied under the renowned swordsmith Master Chen Ajin and has specialized in sword research, design, and production for more than 30 years. Through dedicated study of ancient weapons and traditional sword-forging techniques, and by integrating the craftsmanship of earlier masters with years of practical refinement, he has developed a distinctive and rare forged artistic style. His works are art shaped by steel and fire, combining innovation with classical revival in a manner that is elegant, natural, and imbued with an ancient, noble splendor.

His works, including Huche Sword, Han Sword, and Pearl-Pattern Sword, have received multiple national patents. Among them, his 2005 work Qing Longquan Sword has become a representative piece in the industry. In 2006, Seven-Star Longquan Sword won an International Folk Handicraft Silver Award. Chuyun Sword won the Gold Award at the 5th China Artworks Awards. Longquan Sword won the Gold Award in the Zhongyi Cup of the China National Arts and Crafts Association, along with dozens of other arts and crafts awards. Many of his works have been collected by well-known figures in China and abroad and are also held in museum collections.