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Four Generations of Perseverance! Rizhaos Bamboo Weavers Revitalize a Traditional Craft

2026-09-03 20:38   大众网

  Wang Peiyu strictly adheres to traditional methods. He selects only mature bamboo with a firm, dense texture, and completes every step—from splitting and scraping the strips to weaving and finishing the rim—entirely by hand. An old bamboo-cutting knife, passed down for nearly seventy years, stands as a testament to his decades of dedication. He has not only mastered classic patterns such as the squared-spiral (hui) weave but has also developed an original circular weaving technique, continuously refining his skills while staying true to the foundations of the craft.

  While preserving the orthodox approach, Wang Peiyu is also an active innovator. He spent half a month creating a large, shallow bamboo basket bearing the characters "Lan Shan," deeply integrating local culture with his artistic practice. He has also produced a range of creative cultural products, including woven bamboo "Fu" (fortune) characters, wind chimes, and small horses, expanding bamboo weaving from purely utilitarian objects into cultural artifacts that are both ornamental and artistic.

  To pass on this intangible cultural heritage, Wang Peiyu regularly holds educational workshops where he teaches young people basic weaving techniques in a hands-on manner. He says that bamboo weaving is not merely a means of making a living, but a precious part of his hometown's cultural memory. He hopes that through immersive experiences, more young people will come into contact with this craft and develop a genuine love for it.

  One green bamboo, four generations of craftsmanship. Wang Peiyu preserves the roots of the tradition through ancient methods, breathes new life into it through innovation, and sows its seeds through education. In this way, the century-old bamboo weaving of Lanshan continues to flourish and radiate fresh vitality in the spirit of the times.

  

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