The art of nut carving (Heidao) has been practiced in China for centuries. People love the carvings and give the artist praise for running the ugly pit stones into beautiful pieces of art. The practice was made popular during the Ming Dynasty and even high ranking officials considered it fashionable to wear carved fruit pit accessories. The provinces of Suzhou, Yangzhou, Weifang in Shandong, and Guangdong are famous for their level of detail and unique characteristics.