Jewelries of chinese folk art kernel carving

Chinese folk art kernel carving dates back over 1000 years to Song Dynasty. Peach, apricot, cherry stones and walnuts were popular, but it was the olive nut which was most prized.Guangfu is one of the most famous Nut Carving areas in China. Limited by the small sizes of the nuts（Most of nuts have a diameter of about 2cm）, Carving the olive nuts especially demanding for craftsmen to perform their skills by following the natural shape of nut. Their works could become highly ornamental and exquisite handicrafts, as well as daily jewelry for wearing.