Qinhuai lantern is a traditional Chinese handicraft. It shows the accumulation of traditional culture and skills in Nanjing with its colorful and colorful posture. In the historical development of thousands of years, Qinhuai lantern has gradually formed its own unique artistic style, featuring rich variety, colorful colors and exquisite skills. Qinhuai lantern skillfully combines aesthetics and practicality, which not only satisfies people's material needs for utensils, but also meets people's spiritual needs. It plays a pivotal role in the national lantern industry and was elected to the country in 2006. The first list of intangible cultural heritage protection. Through the trace of the historical origins of Qinhuai lantern art, the traditional production process of Qinhuai lantern art was explored.