29/10/2025
Call for Entries:
2nd China (Hui'an) "Li Zhou Cup" Stone Carving Innovation Design Competition
Theme: Hui'an Women's Lifestyles
Design: A set/series of home decor pieces or cultural gifts
Material: Granite, marble and other natural stone materials
Deadline for submissions: by November 1st, 2025
Registry Platform: www.iden.cn
What You'd like to Know:
1. Where's Hui'an?
My hometown, nestled between Quanzhou Bay and Meizhouwan Bay in southern Fujian Province, China, in 2015, it earned the prestigious title of "World Capital of Stone Sculpture" from the World Crafts Council for its rich legacy in stone artistry.
2. Who's Hui'an Women?
Women who live in my town Hui'an. From the attached photos you can find their clothing very different from normal Chinese Han ethnicity, hat, coat, pants, and the silver waist belt.
2. Who's Li Zhou?
A master stone carver from my town who lived during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912). He’s widely revered as the founder of the Southern School of Stone Carving—a style celebrated for its delicate craftsmanship and unique cultural flair, which continues to influence stone artists today.
