Linxia carved gourds

Linxia carved gourd, a specialty of Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province. [Photo/gansu.gov.cn]

Linxia carved gourd is famous for its dainty size and delicate handcraft, which combines calligraphy, painting and carvings of figures, landscapes, flowers and animals. They all embody the creator's ingenuity in design and carving skills.