81-year-old artisan makes broomsticks for decades in Sanhegou, C China's Hubei

Yang Hanlin checks the growth of broomstick fibers in Sanhegou Village of Xuan'en County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 5, 2018. An 81-year-old local artisan, Yang Hanlin has committed himself to the making of broomsticks for decades. Produced under a set of strict standards, Yang's broomsticks are known for their durability. Over the years, Yang has set up a few more workshops to involve local villagers in the broomstick production as a means to raise their income levels. (Xinhua/Song Wen)