Handmade in China | Art of gourd pyrography The art of gourd #pyrography uses natural gourds as a canvas and heated metal pens made from copper or iron as a drawing tool. Using the principles of carbonization, controlled temperatures and techniques like pyrography and rendering, artists create pictures, designs and patterns on the surface of the gourds. | WE ARE CHINA

Carving intricate patterns on a gourd using pyrography art requires laser focus. This Chinese craft is renowned for its high artistic value. Artisans use a soldering iron as a de facto paintbrush to draw diverse patterns on a gourd, which can then be decorated and preserved. #FunChina #Craftsmanship #Heritage | China Plus Culture