Guardians of woodblock art carry it forward

Ancient craft passes down generations, avoiding industrial manufacturing thanks to the protectors who continue teaching it, Yang Feiyue reports.

The air in the west wing gallery of Beijing's Prince Kung's Palace Museum carries a scent mixed with aged pear wood, nutty vegetable oil and earthy ink.

Under the soft museum lights, Tai Liping, in his 70s, from the dusty plains of Northwest China, guides a chisel along woodgrain. Curls of lumber fine as ribbon spiral from his blade.