Feature: Leather carving artist brings solace to grieving pet owners (2)

Wu Haidong works on a piece of leather at a workshop in Baoding City, north China's Hebei Province, June 1, 2022.

For craftsman Wu Haidong, each of his leather carving works is not only a piece of art but also a unique carrier of memories.

Wu, 34, has been focused on creating tailor-made leather objects carved with images of deceased pets. He is an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Lianchi District, Baoding city, north China's Hebei Province.

With a piece of leather, a carving knife, and a paintbrush, Wu is like a magician, bringing to life the remembered animals with exquisite carving skills.

(Xinhua/Gao Bo)