Suzhou clay sculpture is a unique traditional art form of the Han nationality in Suzhou. It is also a valuable material for studying China sculpture art and a valuable cultural wealth of the Chinese nation. It integrates folklore, religion, sculpture, calligraphy and painting, and has artistic, historical, ornamental and collection values, so its good development is of great significance to the inheritance and development of today's national traditional art.
The country attaches great importance to intangible cultural heritage, and Suzhou clay sculpture was listed in China National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008.