A traditional figurine sculpted from steamed glutinous rice flour dough; often used as toys or decorations. Legend attributes their origin to 诸葛亮 zhū​gě​liàng creating them to appease the spirits of the Lu River. Also known as 捏面人 niē​miàn​rén

A person who uses steamed glutinous rice dough, colors, and specialized tools to mold various figures