In those days, the joy of a "Big-Head Doll" could be had for just eighty cents, carried home in a bamboo basket. It was a simple treasure of older times in Baoshan.

Today, elderly artisans still practice with unwavering dedication. Behind paper-covered clay forms lies true mastery — each brushstroke, in its subtlety and depth, recreating the most natural and joyful smiles.

From their role as playful figures in festive processions to their place as peaceful ornaments in homes, these smiling faces are more than examples of living craft. They are enduring symbols of auspiciousness, passed down through everyday life.