This photos shows a clay figurine basket weaver, created by Qin Shanming, a folk artist from Shandong province, June 14, 2013. Qin's colorful polymer clay figurines present the traditional workmanship of grinding scissors, tinkering and basket weaving, which aims to document local folk culture and provide memories for young people who enjoy looking at them. [Photo/IC]

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