Niejiazhuang clay sculptures, inkstones, mulberry paper and other traditional crafts from Weifang, Shandong province are being showcased at the sixth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition in Jinan, capital of Shandong.

Inkstones made by artists in Linqu county, Weifang attract much attention at the sixth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition. Inkstones are used as artists' mixing palettes, representing natural beauty and delicate craftsmanship. [Photo/qlwb.com.cn]

Niejiazhuang clay sculptures are exhibited at the sixth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition. [Photo/qlwb.com.cn]

An artist from Weifang, Shandong province plays the guqin, a seven-string traditional Chinese instrument with a history dating back thousands of years, at the expo. [Photo/qlwb.com.cn]

An exhibitor displays mulberry paper from Weifang, which can be dated back 1,000 years. Mulberry paper features fine fiber, a clear texture, good flexibility, strong water absorption, and corrosion resistance. [Photo/qlwb.com.cn]