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A photo taken on March 8, 2024 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, shows intricately carved works of kernel art. /VCG
An artisan carves a work of kernel art in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, March 8, 2024. /VCG
A photo taken on March 8, 2024 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, shows intricately carved works of kernel art. /VCG
A photo taken on March 8, 2024 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, shows intricately carved works of kernel art. /VCG
Known as "hediao" in Chinese, kernel carving is a traditional form of micro-sculpture, most commonly crafted from the kernels of olives, peaches, apricots, and walnuts. Within these hard, tiny, rugged pits, under the skilled touch of experienced artisans, vibrant images of Buddha, animals, plants, and boats emerge, seemingly by magic, all within this tightly confined space. Recognized for its intricacy and elegance, the craft that reveals the boundlessness of the universe and the rich tapestry of life on such a minuscule canvas is celebrated as a marvel of sculpture. The town of Guangfu in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province is renowned for its olive-kernel carving, earning it the distinction of being listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.