A local artisan carefully works on a section of decorative mosaic for a Taiwanese temple. The composition shows a traditional cut-and-paste technique using colorful porcelain and glass shards, meticulously arranged by hand.The scene is softly lit, emphasizing the textured surface of the temple wall and the bright materials being embedded. The artisan's focus is visible through the thoughtful placement of each piece, creating patterns rooted in cultural symbolism.Each shard, though irregular, plays a precise role in forming a larger, cohesive design. The hand-cut tiles, with their varying hues and reflective surfaces, evoke both spontaneity and tradition.This quiet documentation of a working moment captures more than a taskâit reflects a legacy of devotion, patience, and artistic continuity passed down through generations.A tribute to the beauty of preservation, and the human hands that keep cultural forms alive.
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