During the World Crafts Conference, “KANJIAN•Tease Stone Screen (limited edition)”, which is specially designed for Chinese handicraft by KANJIAN, stood out from 871 pieces of artworks under 11 categories submitted by over 40 countries and was granted the sole Outstanding Award by “World Crafts Council”. Cindy Bowen, the President for North America of World Crafts Council, commented: “This piece of artwork (KANJIAN•Tease Stone Screen) represents the highest level of world crafts.”

World Crafts Council, the organizer of the event, is a non-profit organization of UNESCO, which was founded in New York with more then 110 member countries. The exhibition and contest coincided with its 50^th anniversary, which has been the greatest event throughout history. Senior officials from UNESCO and nearly a thousand representatives within handicraft sector from different countries have gathered together, aiming to enhance the international standard of contemporary design and promote the development of contemporary craft and design by means of academic discussions and artwork exchanges. Having been evaluated for three sessions in terms of craftsmanship, materials and innovations, one piece of artwork (KANJIAN•Tease Stone Screen) was granted the Outstanding Award and other 27 pieces of artworks were granted Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards respectively by the International Review Panel, which is consisted of Usha Krishna, former President of the World Crafts Council; Ursula Neuman, Curator of Jewelry Pavilion of the Museum of Arts and Design (NYC); experts and councils from different continents. Afterwards, international representatives have appreciated KANJIAN•Tease Stone Screen and its contemporary interpretation and application towards traditional crafts.

Dr. Ghada (President for Asia/Pacific of World Crafts Council): “This screen is amazing. It has created supreme beauty with the combination of superb craftsmanship and ingenious designs. And it is not only innovative and creative, but also retains the essence of craftsmanship to a maximum extent. I hope that KANJIAN can bring more inspirations to the industry, design more masterpieces that fit the needs of modern people, and present more opportunities to promote the development of handicraft industry.”

Rosy Greenlees (Executive President for British Crafts Council): “It has neither fully replicated the traditional crafts, nor catered to Western aesthetic and value orientation. However, I do believe that most people from around the world will be touched by its beauty and elegance at their first sights, and the feelings get stronger and stronger over time. Personally I like the concept of ‘Celebrate Quality’, simply because such an aesthetic spirit is celebrate.”

Terry Martin (Member of the Council & President of American Association of Woodturners): “When I lay my eyes upon the Tease Stone Screen, what attracts me is not just its material or double-faced embroidery. More importantly, I am attracted to its structure, its consideration upon utility, precise mechanic principles and sophisticated design, as well as the interpretation towards material and craftsmanship. It is a holistic concept, which is difficult to replicate.”