Pic story of masters of arts and crafts in Dongyang, Zhejiang
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A staff member engages in woodcarving at the studio of Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the

Lu Guangzheng (C), a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, talks with a staff member about carving details at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ran

A worker engages in woodcarving at the redwood furniture workshop established by Zhang Xiangrong, a provincial master of arts and crafts, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asi

Zhang Xiangrong(R), a provincial level master of arts and crafts, talks with a worker about carving details at his redwood furniture workshop in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the

Photo taken on Oct. 19, 2020 shows a piece of woodcarving artwork created by Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking

Staff members engage in woodcarving at the studio of Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the A

A staff member engages in woodcarving at the studio of Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2020 shows a piece of woodcarving artwork created by Chen Guohua, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-P

Chen Guohua, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, examines a piece of his woodcarving artwork at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional le

Photo taken on Oct. 19, 2020 shows a piece of woodcarving artwork created by Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking

Photo taken on Oct. 19, 2020 shows a piece of woodcarving artwork created by Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking

Workers engage in woodcarving at the redwood furniture workshop established by Zhang Xiangrong, a provincial master of arts and crafts, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-

Chen Guohua, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, introduces a piece of his woodcarving collection at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific region

Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, introduces a piece of his woodcarving artwork at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking a

Chen Guohua, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, examines a piece of his woodcarving artwork at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional le

A staff member engages in woodcarving at the studio of Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the

Chen Guohua, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, places a piece of his artwork at the garden of his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional le

Chen Guohua, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, examines the details of a piece of his woodcarving collection at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-P

A worker engages in woodcarving at the redwood furniture workshop established by Zhang Xiangrong, a provincial master of arts and crafts, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asi

A staff member engages in woodcarving at the studio of Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the

Zhang Xiangrong, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, examines a wood-carved cicada on a piece of furniture in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional le

Lu Guangzheng, a master of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional level, introduces a piece of his woodcarving artwork at his studio in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking a

Zhang Xiangrong, a provincial level master of arts and crafts, examines a wood-carved cicada on a piece of furniture in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asia-Pacific regional le

A worker engages in woodcarving at the redwood furniture workshop established by Zhang Xiangrong, a provincial master of arts and crafts, in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 20, 2020. Dongyang woodcarving, originated in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than one thousand years since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese folk carving art. Based on plane relief, Dongyang woodcarving has formed its own distinct characteristics with rich layers and light lustre. It was listed in the first batch of the national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. From wooden figurines making in the very beginning to architectural decoration and modern furniture, under the efforts of generations of woodcarvers, Dongyang woodcarving has been evolving and innovating for over a thousand years, demonstrating its strong vitality. By the end of 2019, Dongyang has three masters of arts and crafts ranking at the Asi