Photo shows a craftsman making butter sculptures. [Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida]

Photo shows a vendor displaying butter sculptures for sale. [Xinhua/Sun Ruibo]

Recently, butter sculptures have been selling well in New Year's goods markets in Lhasa City, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Butter sculptures are mainly made from hand-carved butter and are popular with the masses due to their diverse shapes and rich colors.