Recently, the reporter walked into Hetan Town Lama Chuan Wood Carving Craft Products Co., Ltd., in the workshop, wood carving craftsmen are focusing on carving, they use woodworking axes, hand saws and small carving knives and other tools, after measuring, cutting raw materials, drying, planing, carving and other cumbersome and complex production processes, a piece of exquisite wood carving works are vividly presented in front of everyone.
It is reported that the Lama Chuan wood carving craft, which is part of the cultural characteristics of various ethnic groups in Dongxiang, is a pure handmade work, mainly featuring figures, birds and beasts, immortal Buddhas, plants, etc., which were originally used to decorate houses to indicate the prestige and economic status of the family. Due to the complexity of its production process, fewer and fewer people are learning this craft, and at present, there are only a few craftsmen in our county who will make wood carving this craft.
Li Yunyou, a native of Hetan Town, not only inherited this craft, but also carried forward the skill of wood carving and became the successor of "Lama Chuan Wood Carving". Under his leadership, more than 30 "wood carving people" have joined his team, and he hopes to pass on the Lama Chuan wood carving craft, and he is more eager to take this characteristic craft of national culture out of China and go to the world.
Li Yunyou, head of Dongxiang Autonomous County Lama Chuan Wood Carving Craft Products Co., Ltd., said: "I began to learn this craft at the age of 16, and it has been more than 40 years now, and in these more than 40 years, I have cultivated more than 30 outstanding talents. At present, I have registered a company in the local area in order to bring our skilled farmers here to work in the factory and earn money. The company has 30 employees, including 11 registered card households, 2 disabled people, and 3 college students. In the future, I will continue to pass on this traditional culture and do my best to carry it forward. ”
Written by: Guo Fengpei
Editor: Zhang Ziqiang
Editor-in-charge: Hu Fawei
Producer: Fan Zhongju