Joining hands with Beijing Cultural Development Foundation, Dong started a project in 2023 on cultivating new-generation Filigree Mosaic talents across Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. “It's lonely and tough in persisting the art,“ said Dong, “My love for it has encouraged me all along the way.“ In his view, to pass down the craft, artists should come up with products that cater to modern aesthetics and people's daily needs. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

　　Dong Ruijing shows a decoration with Filigree Mosaic art at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

　　Dong Ruijing poses for a photo with his works at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

　　Dong Ruijing prints designs of Filigree Mosaic artwork at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

　　Dong Ruijing sketches designs of Filigree Mosaic artwork at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)