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Photo story: Tibetan handicrafts gain popularity

November 08, 2024Source: Xinhua
  • Dawa Drolma poses for a photo at her workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

  • Dawa Drolma (L) passes a package to a staff member of a post service station in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 4, 2024.

  • Dawa Drolma (L) instructs a model on how to pose for photos with earrings at her workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 4, 2024.

  • Dawa Drolma arranges products to be delivered in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

  • Dawa Drolma (front) and her colleague arrange products to be delivered in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Dawa Drolma was born in a Tibetan family of craftsmen dedicated to copper casting for about 200 years in Maisu. After studying business abroad, Dawa returned to her hometown and launched a workshop with her brother to make traditional copper figurines and cultural and creative products.

Supported by local authorities, their workshop continues to expand, and the products gain popularity at home and abroad. Dawa also organizes fairs, sessions and exhibitions to promote copper casting products.