Beijing silk figurines can be purchased at the Silk Figurine Production and Marketing Department of Beijing Silk Flower Factory, located in Panjiayuan, Zuo'anmenwai. Some large handicrafts shops also sell them. Painting and Calligraphy Scrolls Painting and calligraphy works are found in most antique shops. One of the best sources is the courtyard-parking in East Liulichang. Handicraft Clay figurines and animals can be traced back to 1840s, and are still one of the most unique crafts in North China.
Dough modeling is another traditional folk art handed down from ancient times.
Kneaded in half-cooked glutinous rice flour, dough figures, flowers and birds are popular small toys and exhibits in Beijing. Toy Monkeys are loved by the children. The monkey is a near sacred animal in old Chinese folk tales. These toy monkeys are meticulously made and shown engaged in a variety of activities. Papercutting is one the most popular handicrafts in Beijing.