In the long years of Chinese culture, there is an ancient art form that has been shining with a unique light with its exquisite skills and profound cultural heritage-that is, wood carving. Every piece of natural wood contains infinite possibilities, and through the ingenious hands of craftsmen, they are endowed with life and soul, and become breathtaking works.

Quality selection is the first step in the production of exquisite wood carvings. Whether it is mahogany with warm color and hard texture, or boxwood with fine texture and suitable for fine description, different wood species determine the texture and beauty of the finished product. These natural gifts not only lay the foundation of the aesthetic value of wood carving works, but also reflect the artist's attention to detail and the pursuit of the ultimate attitude.

With the evolution of the times, wood carving techniques are constantly being innovated and developed. "The soul under the blade" is to describe those technical techniques that combine the essence of traditional and modern aesthetic elements. Various forms such as relief, hollow carving and round carving have their own characteristics. Behind each notch is the result of countless days and nights. Through these lifelike images, we can not only feel the emotions and thoughts injected by the author, but also experience the profound stories conveyed by them.

Looking back at the long history, we can see that Chinese wood carving art is still shining after many dynasties. The Tang Dynasty is vigorous and magnificent; the Song Dynasty is graceful and delicate; the Ming and Qing Dynasties tend to be complicated and gorgeous ...... Each stage has its iconic masterpiece left to this day, which is not only a leap in skills, but also one of the important witnesses of cultural heritage.

In order to get closer to this outstanding traditional craft, the reporter went to the studios of several famous contemporary wood carvers for a close visit. Among them, there are not only masters who have been polishing fine works by hand for decades, but also the younger generation of new star designers who have the courage to try cross-border cooperation. By listening to their stories, we understand that every creation requires unimaginable efforts, and draw inspiration from them to move on.

Nowadays, adding a little wood carving element to daily life has become the choice of more and more people. From the small ornaments placed on the tea table in the living room to the artistic ornaments hanging in the corner of the study, all reflect the taste of the host and add a bit of elegant atmosphere. Even giving it as a gift is a wonderful way to convey your heart. I hope that everyone who loves life can find the wood carving that they like, so that this classic memory from the oriental earth will accompany you every day.