A craftsman paints a dragon used for a dragon dance, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Dec 4, 2014. [Photo/IC]

As the Year of the Rooster draws near, Chinese craftsmen and craftswomen are busy preparing for the most important festival celebration by making red lanterns, Chinese knots, couplets, New Year pictures and paper-cuts.

Here is a group of photos featuring Chinese craftsmen and craftswoman and their works to bring delight to Chinese Lunar New Year.