Intangible Cultural Heritage - Straw Weaving
Straw weaving is one of the oldest weaving crafts in China. From current archaeological findings, it can be seen that as early as the Paleolithic period, humans were weaving natural plants to serve their production and livelihood. With the development of productivity and the emergence of new materials and crafts, many items that once occupied an important place in people's lives, such as pottery, bronze and lacquer ware, have either faded out of existence or existed simply as decorative crafts.
Straw weaving and the concept of straw weaving is mainly made from a variety of flexible grass stems, wheat straw and other herbs. These include wheat straw, corn husks, reeds and cattails, and are woven by hand. Straw handicrafts include two parts: one part is handicrafts with functional use, and the other part refers to handicrafts with formal aesthetics.
In today's technologically advanced information society, the persistence of straw weaving in our lives shows that it still has value and is loved by people.
