By 1973, he had immersed himself in the craft at a Suzhou rosewood carving factory, dedicating a year to mastering woodworking and another year to honing his carving skills.
In 1970, Xu embarked on his journey by delving into the realms of Chinese flower-and-bird painting and Suzhou embroidery design. By 1973, he had immersed himself in the craft at a Suzhou rosewood ...