Ruan Xiyue, an artisan of Lanzhou gourd carving, carves a gourd at a studio in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, May 11, 2024.[Xinhua/Ma Sha] LANZHOU, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) — Under the soft glow ...
In an annual rite of autumn, anyone can carve a pumpkin. But gourds? That requires patience and a passion that goes far beyond Halloween. Ask any serious “gourder.” This curious vine has wrapped ...