Wuxi
Huishan Clay Figurine
The figurines produced in Wuxi£¬Jiangsu Province are often called Huishan clay
figurines, because they are made of unique clay found on Huishan Mountain. This
clay is characterized by its soft texture and excellent plasticity, especially
suitable for sculpting.
The Huishan clay figurines was a fork handicraft art emerged in the Ming Dynasty
and has a history of over 400 years. Thanks to their unique art style£¬ these
colored figurines have been well received by the Chinese people throughout the
country and have been sold to 50 countries and regions. Masters of the art have
given demonstrations in Japan£¬ U.S.£¬ Australia and other countries. Hence Huishan
clay figurines display the best color modeling art in the East. Few visitors
to Wuxi leave without buying at least one clay figurine as a souvenir or gift.