Some of the ancient porcelain chips Yang has collected. [Photo/WeChat account: taicangdaily]

"I was asked to carve a profile of President Mao Zedong when I worked in a repair shop," Yang said. "From then on, I took a fancy to carving and collection."

Because of his meager salary, he began to collect some ancient porcelain chips and coins and wood carving tools.

A pair of beautiful eardrops made from the chips inspired Yang to integrate chips into his carvings.