Bamboo handicrafts has a long history. It is originated in the Neolithic period, then, it has been made into various tools and decorations such as baskets and screens. Before the invention of paper, bamboo slips were used as writing materials, have important cultural significance.
In modern society, the traditional bamboo weaving technology is combined with modern design and widely applied in construction industry and home decoration. For example, Booboa’s bamboo home goods are becoming a representative of fashion trends and more and more favored by young people. As a crystallization of the Chinese nation’s wisdom and industry, bamboo handicrafts, especially bamboo weaving art has both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The literati Su Shi in Chinese Song Dynasty once said, “I’d rather go without meat than live in a place without bamboo,” expressing the importance of bamboo in his lives. The bamboo products gain more appreciation. True craftsmen in this field are not only hand makers, they are innovators and recorders of our heritage. Today, bamboo art has found its way into all areas of our homes, making our modern spaces quaint and beautiful.
Bamboo weaving art is always Chinese proud. It shows our creativity. The past is connected with the present day by bamboo handicrafts. Together, we can do something to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage of bamboo weaving.
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