Chengde Wood Carving

Chengde Wood Carving

　　Chengde wood carving is a renowned handicraft from Chengde. It uses precious woods unique to the mountainous areas of Chengde to make walking sticks, furniture, or other crafts, which are then carved with highly distinctive patterns.

　　Chengde walking sticks are made from walnut shell and the city’s treasured wood known as “mingkaiyehé wood.” Walnut shell is a local specialty product from the Chengde mountains, with a hard shell and clear grain. “Mingkaiyehé wood” is a rare and precious material that only grows in the mountainous areas of Chengde and within the Mountain Resort. Its wood is pure white and flawless, fine as jade, and resembles ivory in appearance. The handles of walking sticks made from these two materials are also carved with scenic spots of Chengde and designs such as coiled dragons, making them an excellent gift for visiting relatives and friends.

　　In addition, hanging screens, standing screens, and inserted screens carved from “mingkaiyehé wood,” as well as kang tables, round tables, eight-immortal tables, and side tables made from local flower elm knots, catalpa wood, and apricot wood, are also representative works of Chengde wood carving.