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The 22nd (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair was held from 21 to 25 May. The Hubei Pavilion, under the theme ‘Inheriting the Spirit of Jingchu Culture, Building a High Ground for Yangtze River Culture’, featured over 5,000 Jingchu treasures – blending the cultural lineage of the Yangtze River with digital technology.

As a provincial-level representative intangible cultural heritage project in Hubei, Xianfeng Wood Carving was invited to participate in the exhibition under the organisation of the Hubei Provincial Government.

The Xianfeng Wood Carving exhibition area was organised and staffed by the founding members of Lumen Naturae.

This exhibition featured a series of high-quality traditional wood carving products with collectible value, including boxwood, thuja (yabai), and golden-thread nanmu. The product line included boxwood bamboo-joint combs, bridal boxwood combs carved with dragon and phoenix motifs, gourd pendants, and Lingzhi Ruyi ornaments, among others.

Using techniques such as openwork carving, relieve carving, and round carving, and integrating traditional calligraphy, painting, and the concept of wellness, these works present the aesthetics and practicality of traditional wood carving integrated into contemporary life.

During the exhibition, the gourd pendant series was especially popular among children. The boxwood combs, meanwhile, drew considerable attention from wellness enthusiasts – held in the hand, their delicate texture and natural woody fragrance made them truly difficult to put down.

Several buyers from technology companies in Shenzhen expressed interest in future collaboration. These rare treasures from the deep mountains, carriers of century-old craftsmanship, evoke a longing for a simple and authentic way of life. Xianfeng Wood Carving is now making a striking impression in an international city.