Gourd carving

Gourd carving

　　　Gourd carving handicrafts from Baiqingzhai Township. 　

　　Gourd carving. It can be divided into two types: gourd carving and engraved gourds. The main feature that distinguishes gourd carving from other gourd artifacts is that it is neither purely molded nor purely carved, but rather integrates molding, carving, pyrography, and拼接组合 (assembly) into one, forming a comprehensive gourd artifact craft.

　　Engraved gourds, as the name suggests, involve carving characters and painting designs on gourds to turn them into artworks for appreciation. Gourd carving is a three-dimensional art form, whereas engraved gourds are not — they are entirely surface-based. Some even create ink-wash and freehand landscape paintings in the style of famous artists.