The facility is operated by a family-owned workshop with decades of experience in professional deity carving.
The collection includes intricate miniature carvings that demonstrate the high level of precision required for facial expressions and hand gestures.
The site serves as a preservation center for the 'Golden Craft' (Gilding) techniques traditionally used in Taiwanese temple art.
Interactive displays explain the symbolic meanings behind the different postures and weapons held by various Taoist deities.
Furmay Story House is a specialized exhibition space in Xiluo, Yunlin, dedicated to the traditional Taiwanese craft of wooden deity carving. The facility offers an inside look into the intricate process of creating religious sculptures, spanning from raw timber selection to final gold-leaf gilding. Visitors can observe master carvers at work and explore displays of various traditional deities that reflect local cultural heritage. The establishment functions as an educational facility intended to preserve dying craftsmanship techniques. It features a showroom that displays refined woodwork and offers DIY handicraft experiences for guests to engage with the art form. The building is located in a rural setting and is designed to accommodate large group tours via specific road routes.
The main exhibition hall featuring the large, gold-leafed deity sculptures.
Follow the recommended 145 County Road route if traveling by large bus or coach to avoid narrow rural roads.
Allocate time for the DIY handicraft session if you wish to try your hand at the carving or painting techniques.
Inquire with staff about the availability of guided tours to better understand the iconography of the displayed deities.
Attempting to drive large tour vehicles through the immediate village lanes rather than the recommended 145 County Road access.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a respectful demeanor as the exhibits represent religious figures; avoid touching the statues unless permitted.
