Shaanxi brick carving boasts a long history, inheriting the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and influenced by styles from Shanxi, Gansu, and other regions. The craft is pure and exquisite, with full composition and simple yet grand designs. The content includes people, animals, flowers, etc., predominantly symbolizing good fortune. The style is exquisite yet maintains grandeur, embodying the strong regional characteristics of the northwestern part of China. Shaanxi brick carving is mainly used on screen walls, eaves, corridors, lintels, window frames, and roof ridges.

As the saying goes, "Ten miles apart, the wind differs; a hundred miles apart, customs differ." China's vast territory and long history are reflected in its diverse folk customs and traditions. This is especially evident in the architectural brick carving decorations, which stand out for their distinct personalities and styles. Of course, influenced by cultural and commercial exchanges, population migration, and other factors, brick carvings have also shown a trend of mutual borrowing, influence, and integration during their inheritance, while maintaining and reflecting their own characteristics. Generally speaking, the brick carving techniques in the northern region are refined, with simple and bold styles; while those in the southern region are more varied, with delicate shapes and strong sense of depth, ranging from elegant to resplendent, embodying a graceful beauty. The brick carvings from Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Huizhou (Anhui, Suzhou, Guangdong, Hezhou, etc.), are not only widely used but also each with unique features.