Photo taken on March 9 shows a craftsman making silver ware at Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory is located in Sangzhuzi District of Xigaze City, Xizang Autonomous Region. It is a handicraft enterprise developed from the mutual assistance group of craftsmen. In 2011, the Tashi Gyacai forging technique of gold, silver, and copper was included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

In the workshop, each craftsman plays his role well, completing the  billeting, molding, engraving and other processes. Exquisite pieces of gold, silver and copper wares are gradually shaped in the hands of craftsmen. Amid the constant hammering sound of the small hammer, the craftsmen stick to and inherit this ancient technique.

Photo taken on March 9 shows a craftsman engraving a silver ware at Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Photo taken on March 9 shows a craftsman engraving a silver ware at Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Photo taken on March 9 shows a craftsman calcining a silver sheet at Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Photo taken on March 9 shows a craftsman checking a silver ware made by himself at Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Photo taken on March 9 shows a craftsman engraving a silver ware at Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Photo taken on March 9 shows the product display room of Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Xinhua /Sun Fei

Photo taken on March 9 shows Lhapa Chonda (L, front), director of Tashi Gyacai Gold, Silver and Copper Ware Factory, instructing a young craftsman. Xinhua /Sun Fei