Whether in cardboard, wood or porcelain, little villages — with houses, shops, miniature figures and snowy fir trees — have long been part of many families’ holiday decorating tradition. They’re also ...

Karl Sperber, 78, from the town of Burgebrach near Bamberg, Bavaria, has been constructing 'Sperber City' since he was 13-years-old. Inspired by cities, such as Frankfurt am Main, New York and Chicago ...

Feng Jiangtao, 32, has made more than 40 miniatures for people from around the country, reproducing the old houses that carry their memories. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Some processes are ...