Malachite Stone Carvings

Malachite Stone Carvings

　　Yunyang Malachite Stone Carvings: These are crafted ornaments and jewelry made from locally sourced malachite through carving. Malachite is mainly found in Yun County, Yunxi County, and Zhushan County, and is named for its resemblance to pine cones. Among them, malachite from Yungai Temple is the most precious—its texture is fine, slightly brittle yet with a touch of flexibility, and its vibrant sky-blue color is exceptionally rare. The products include jewelry as well as figures, flowers, birds, and animals, with human figurines being the most distinctive. They are beautifully shaped, full-bodied, and vivid, rich in ethnic and regional artistic styles. The production history dates back at least 2,000 years.