He uses scissors and two needles to vividly depict creatures such as crickets, butterflies and mysterious dragons. /VCG Photo

Three years ago, Hu became one of the first officially certificated street performers in Shanghai. Since receiving the license, he has received more invitations to teach pupils palm-weaving in public spaces. /VCG Photo

The art of making items from palm leaves is a traditional craft of ethnic Han people in China, and was listed as a Chinese intangible cultural heritage on May 23, 2011. /VCG Photo