First of China's four great carvings, Dongyang woodwork keeps the wood's natural colour and carves it into layered worlds. We look at its Tang origins and 2006 heritage status.
Pinched from flour and pigment, the 'noodle-man' (捏面人) has amused China for over 1,300 years. We trace its Tang roots, the 2008 heritage listing and the masters behind it.
Kesi, China's 'cut silk' tapestry, weaves pictures thread by thread and cannot be mechanised. We trace its Song-dynasty glory and UNESCO recognition.