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With a history dating back to the 10th century, the wood-carving craft of Jianchuan county, Yunnan province, has a distinctive style, combining the art and techniques of the Han people and Bai and other ethnic groups. Local craftsmen boast extraordinary skills in crafting exquisite patterns on buildings, furniture and other home decorations. This well-preserved and long-standing tradition is celebrated through a dozen refined representations, including Buddhist figurines and shrines.

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