Amber handicrafts

Amber handicrafts

　　   Fushun amber handicrafts are local-style artisan works made from amber, a byproduct of Fushun's open-pit coal mines, and polished into exquisite pieces. The amber crafts are as transparent as crystal and as smooth as jade. Fushun amber carving has a long history, and artisans skillfully design the pieces according to the natural characteristics of the amber material—such as its size, shape, and color—creating exquisitely crafted works.