The tradition and history of making Silk Figurine can be dated back to the Tang Dynasty. The making of Silk Figurine consists of complicated and intricate steps of fabric selection, painting, sculpting, costume making, etc., all of which involve the highest skills of hand work and craftsmanship. The figurines are historic figures or characters from folklores.
Zhang, Sheng (Mr. Zhang) is a famous character from the Yuan Dynasty drama “The Romance of the Western Chamber”. He is a cultivated gentleman bravely pursuing freedom and love. The artistic vitality in the character of Mr. Zhang is so strong that it influences many following artistic creations in China.
       绢人是汉族传统手工艺品之一，起源于唐代，制作绢人要选用丝、绸、纱、绢为原料，经过雕塑彩绘及制作服装、头饰和道具等十几道工艺的精细手工操作，最后才能展现出栩栩如生的绢人造型，绢人常取材于历代侍女和戏剧人物。
       张生是古典名剧元曲《西厢记》里的人物，他温文尔雅、勇敢志诚，热情而执着地追求爱情婚姻自由，他的形象具有极强的艺术生命力，并影响着后世的许多创作。