The general shapes of pier stones are square and hexagonal double-layer structure and single-layer octagonal drum-shaped style. The picture style, decorative pattern and production technology of pillar pier are very particular.
Decorative patterns can be roughly divided into auspicious, blessing, elegance and entertainment decorative patterns, including lotus flowers, figures, animals, plants, Bo Gu and immortals.
The pillars and piers of wealthy families are beautifully carved, mostly carved by stone lions, which play a feng shui role in ward off evil spirits in town houses. The doorpiers of ordinary people's homes are mostly rectangular, generally stone, and many kinds of flowers are carved in high relief, shallow relief and line carving, which has a strong folk color.