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This is an old 10-sq-m shop at 216 Lizhu Old Street in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. Its owner Chen Tugen, a 72-year-old cooper, is still hooping barrels for customers after 60 years on the job. Though he sees the decline of his industry, Chen shows no regrets about keeping the traditional craft alive. [Photo/IC]

This is an old 10-sq-m shop at 216 Lizhu Old Street in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. Its owner Chen Tugen, a 72-year-old cooper, is still hooping barrels for customers after 60 years on the job. Though he sees the decline of his industry, Chen shows no regrets about keeping the traditional craft alive. [Photo/IC]