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Crafting butter sculptures in Tibet

2014-04-11 09:17:14

(Chinaculture.org)

 

A craftsman makes a butter sculpture in Kangxung township of Rinbung county in Shigatse, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, March 27, 2014. There are about 100 butter sculpture craftsmen in Kangxung because of the growing need in market. Butter Sculpture is an ancient and unique genre of art in Tibet which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council in 2006.[Photo/Xinhua]

They may not be the most ideal working conditions for an artist, but these spiritual craftsmen are more than happy to endure the cold as they believe their work creates a positive collective karma that brings peace and harmony to the world.

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