Lacquer thread sculpture is an art in southeast China which uses well-tempered lacquer threads for decorative patterns. /Xinhua Photo

Originated in the mid-17th century, the lacquer thread sculpture was listed as one of China's national intangible heritages in 2006. /Xinhua Photo

78-year-old Cai Shuikuang is the 12th-generation inheritor of the art of lacquer thread sculpture. He works on the art his whole life and got many international awards in the world including United Nations emblem of "Outstanding handicrafts" in 2006. /Xinhua Photo