A folk artist dyes a Huishan clay figurine at her shop to welcome the coming Chinese New Year in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province on Jan 16. [Photo/wxrb.com]

Sculptures of "A Fu, A Xi", a famous pair of Huishan clay figurines symbolizing happiness and safety, commemorating the start of the Year of the Tiger are on sale in Wuxi's Huishan district to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year.

The Huishan clay figurine, a special product of Wuxi, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It is characterized by its unique sculpting and shape, rich cultural themes, bright colors, and distinctive local flavor.

The clay figurines are intended to welcome the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger, which begins on Feb 1. [Photo/wxrb.com]

Folk artists welcome the coming of 2022, which is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese zodiac, with some Huishan clay tiger figurines. [Photo/wxrb.com]