Photo shows Namgyal, an inheritor of Bolo wood carving at regional level, introduces basic knowledge and presents steps of carving characters. Bolo wood carving of Gyamda County, Chamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region, enjoys a history of hundreds of years. Bolo wood carving was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in June, 2008, which helped inherit, innovate and promote the skill. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

Photo shows different kinds of gravers. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

Photo shows Namgyal smears glue on the plank. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

Photo shows Namgyal pastes the paper with characters on the plank. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

The plank should be dried in the sun. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

Photo shows Namgyal waters the paper which has been dried. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

 Photo shows Namgyal gently rubs away the paper. The characters have been printed on the plank. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

Photo shows Namgyal carves characters. It is learned that there are seven steps to carve characters, and none can be omitted. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

Photo shows a group of carved characters. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)

With a graver, Namgyal enhanced the wellbeing of his family. Besides, he also established a handicraft cooperative and cultivated apprentices, inheriting the traditional Bolo wood carving skill and helping farmers and herdsmen make a fortune. (Photo/Chen Weiguo)