色彩与想象的交织——瓦哈卡彩色木雕
Wood carvings in San Antonio Arrazola, Mexico

9月16日，在墨西哥瓦哈卡州圣安东尼奥阿拉索拉村一个彩色木雕工坊，一名手工艺人在雕塑上描画花纹。圣安东尼奥阿拉索拉村的彩色木雕极富盛名。工匠将木材先粗略砍出雏形，再精细地雕刻、打磨，之后涂上亮色颜料，并手工彩绘出精细的图案。这些雕塑多展示动物的流畅线条，并融入幻想或神话元素，在色彩上极为鲜明、生动。彩色木雕技艺不仅是瓦哈卡地区向游客展示当地民俗的一张文化名片，也成为许多家庭的重要经济来源。[新华社记者 李梦馨 摄]

An artisan paints on a wood carving at a workshop in San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca State, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2025. The village of San Antonio Arrazola on the outskirts of Oaxaca City is renowned for its colorful wood carvings. The process of making a wood carving includes chopping out shapes from the wood, carving, polishing, and applying hand-painted designs. These wood carvings often draw inspirations from animals, infused with fantasy and mythological elements. The craft is not only a signature local folk art but also a vital source of income for many local families. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)