Inlaid porcelain dragons adorn Chaozhou rooftops

Inlaid porcelain artisans in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, have been adding the final details to a pair of twin dragons, shaping a design that reflects local aesthetics. The work is set to join the dragons which adorn the rooftops of temples, archways and residences in the area, destined to decorate a new cultural center. Inlaid porcelain is a type of folk craft characterized by the use of glazed ceramic pieces, which are cut and embedded with various decorative patterns.