Sun spent decades meticulously carving dishes. In 2013, he achieved a Guinness World Record for the "collection of ...

Craftsmen in Zhejiang province use their knowledge passed down over generations to mark the Asian Games in a manner that will stand the test of time. Craftsman Qian Gaochao and his son, Qian Youjie, ...

Zhou Chonglu, a 52-year-old folk artisan from Qingdao city, has been engaged in peach-stone carving for 35 years. "One needs to first combine the character in mind with the shape and texture of ...

Once carved, polishing is the key to giving soapstone bowls their signature smooth finish. Artisans use sandpaper or cloths to buff the surface until it is shiny. This step not only enhances the ...