Craftsmanship of Root Carving in Southern Anhui

Southern Anhui root carving has a history of hundreds of years in Guangde and is recognized as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. Using the unique natural forms of dead trees and unusual roots as raw materials, artisans apply their imagination and creativity to transform these discarded pieces into treasures. The result is a series of lifelike root carvings that leave viewers in awe.