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2026.02.06 14:18 GMT+8

Shichahai woodcarver shines with abstract carvings

Updated 2026.02.06 14:18 GMT+8
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At Beijing's Shichahai, Uncle Hu, a woodcarver in his sixties, has unexpectedly become famous. Not for perfect craftsmanship, but for his abstract carvings and the calm rhythm he brings to his work. For seventeen years, he has carved each piece at his small stall. Today, young people line up, watch and try to guess what animals he is carving – each item an extension of Uncle Hu's unique style, finally bringing the world in step with his pace.

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