Xingji White Straw Braids

Xingji White Straw Braids

　　"Xingji White" straw braids are mainly produced in Xingji Town, Cangzhou. They are handmade braid-shaped crafts made from locally grown wheat stems. With moderate flexibility, they are neither brittle nor easily broken, making them durable and long-lasting. Praised as "Xingji's white goose hue, naturally beautiful without dyeing," they are the ideal semi-finished material for producing daily and handicraft items such as straw hats, fedoras, children’s hats, travel hats, fruit baskets, flower baskets, vegetable baskets, jewelry boxes, sofa pads, door mats, and wall hangings. Production in the region began in the 17th century, with exports starting in the early 19th century.