Shigong stone carving has a long history. It is a kind of folk stone carving art produced on the basis of agricultural society. It is the product of folk aesthetic taste and a traditional variety among China's many ancient folk stone carving arts. It has a strong local flavor and local characteristics. Shigong stone carving mainly uses Shigong mountain stone as raw material. Shigong mountain stone is blue marble with fine stone quality and rich texture. Although its stone is not as precious as jade, crystal stone and other precious stones, its simple texture and rough stone surface can bring vivid and simple unique artistic charm to stone carving works. The carving knife technique of Shigong stone carving is refined, and the finished products are solemn, simple, thick and elegant. The carving themes are mainly landscapes, figures, flowers and birds, animals, stone archways, stone pavilions, stone towers, Quchi Moon Bridge, stele murals, etc. It has both a strong cultural heritage and high artistic value. It is an important content for studying traditional folk carving skills. Information source: Anhui Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center Information source: Anhui Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center