Craftsman surnamed Hua shows off floral dough figurine artisanship, a tradition that originates from Changzhou, a city which borders Wuxi to the northwest. China’s traditional dough figurine is a type of edible decoration that is made for special celebrations. [Photo by Liu Sitong/China Daily]

Hua’s dough figurines rest beside his little box of tools. [Photo by Liu Sitong/China Daily]

Foreign visitor poses with Hua holding a gift made by the craftsman. [Photo by Liu Sitong/China Daily]