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China’s Buddha carvers struggle as ancient craft fades
short by / on Monday, 19 January, 2026
In eastern China's Chongshan village, master artisans continue carving Buddha statues, but the centuries-old craft is fading. With low pay, shrinking demand, and few young apprentices, woodcarvers fear the tradition will disappear once their generation retires. Once boosted by a religious revival, the market is now saturated, threatening the survival of this skilled art form.
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