CRAFTSMAN (OLD STYLE): The intricately carved pieces of ivory produced in Hong Kong workrooms and displayed in the Colony's shops never fail to fascinate the overseas visitor. There are approximately 1.000 skilled ivory workers in Hong Kong, each craftsman having his own set of tools (mainly a wide range of files and drills) which are never borrowed or lent. Apprentices must undergo at least five years' rigorous tuition before being considered sufficiently adept to take their place among the regular practitioners of the ancient craft.