In addition to continuing their deep involvement in design and production, master artisans in the wooden furniture industry are exploring new ways to showcase their work and educate the public about mortise-and-tenon techniques.
In August, Xu visited Guangzhou to give a public lecture on wooden furniture making, collaborating with inheritors of Beijing-style and Canton-style hardwood furniture.
"As an inheritor, it is crucial to uphold traditions and standards while incorporating ancient elements and thinking creatively," Xu says.
