Ningde Bamboo Weaving

Last updated 2026-11-10 — One of the traditional folk crafts in various regions of Ningde, most prominent in counties (and cities) such as Gutian, Ningde, Pingnan, and Shouning. As early as the 1930s, bamboo pillows made in Gutian won top awards in international expositions. In 1959, Gutian bamboo-woven products such as baskets, hampers, and lunchboxes were included in the "Selected Works of Fujian Arts and Crafts." Current products include nearly a hundred varieties such as gorgeous flower baskets, bamboo butterflies, corner baskets, "cat boxes," and jade-green flower holders. The craftsmanship is exquisite, elegant, and aesthetically pleasing. The products are exported through more than ten ports and are well received in Europe, America, Asia, and other regions. The Ningde Maji Bamboo Pillow is one of the three traditional bamboo crafts of Ningde, shaped squarely, soft yet elastic, and woven with black-and-white bamboo strips to form auspicious calligraphy and painting patterns, making it highly elegant. Since its inception, it has enjoyed a prestigious reputation both at home and abroad. Shouning bamboo weaving is finely crafted with superb artistry. Products include ornaments, utensils, figures, and flora and fauna, serving as toys, daily-use items, and souvenirs. Pingnan Bamboo Weaving Factory produces a variety of bamboo-woven goods with novel designs, fine craftsmanship, and bright colors, making it one of the four major bamboo-weaving export manufacturers in Fujian Province.