A polymer clay figurine sharpens scissors and kitchen knives. Qin Shanming'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 by Kong Xiaozheng/Asianewsphoto]

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