Pro at work: Lee carving cloud motives on a wooden panel at his shop at Lebuh Acheh in George Town, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Having mastered wood carving for over five decades, Lee Teik Chye hopes to train at least one apprentice to pass on his knowledge and skills.
The 64-year-old, who picked up the craft at the age of seven, said as one of the last practitioners of woodwork, he looked forward to passing on the craftsmanship to the younger generation.
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