9月16日,在墨西哥瓦哈卡州圣安東尼奧阿拉索拉村一個彩色木雕工坊,一名手工藝人在雕塑上描畫花紋。圣安東尼奧阿拉索拉村的彩色木雕極富盛名。工匠將木材先粗略砍出雛形,再精細地雕刻、打磨,之后涂上亮色顏料,并手工彩繪出精細的圖案。這些雕塑多展示動物的流暢線條,并融入幻想或神話元素,在色彩上極為鮮明、生動。彩色木雕技藝不僅是瓦哈卡地區向游客展示當地民俗的一張文化名片,也成為許多家庭的重要經濟來源。[新華社記者 李夢馨 攝]
An artisan and her daughter paint on a wood carving at a workshop in San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca State, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2025. The village of San Antonio Arrazola on the outskirts of Oaxaca City is renowned for its colorful wood carvings. The process of making a wood carving includes chopping out shapes from the wood, carving, polishing, and applying hand-painted designs. These wood carvings often draw inspirations from animals, infused with fantasy and mythological elements. The craft is not only a signature local folk art but also a vital source of income for many local families. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)