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Carving a story of skill

By Yang Feiyue | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2023-06-27 07:32

Woodblock printing has a history of 1,300 years and was included in UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage in 2009.  Woodblocks produced by Yangzhou Guangling Ancient Book Engraving Co Ltd, one of the few publishers that can produce handmade books in the traditional Chinese fashion. ZHANG PEIYANG/FOR CHINA DAILY

"It's not until the second year that you can start learning while assisting with actual pieces. And it takes about three years before you can even try to work independently."

Chen Meiqi heads the learning center Guangling founded in 2007 to enable anyone who is interested to study and appreciate the craft under experienced artisans' guidance.

"I can clearly see a growing interest in woodblock carving," she says.

"We've been invited to give more lectures and trainings at companies and schools across the country."

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