Langya Straw Weaving

Langya Straw Weaving

　　【Langya Straw Weaving】A specialty of Tancheng County. Langya straw, commonly known as yellow straw, is processed from the leaves of a cereal plant and has a beige color. Since the

　　yellow straw originates from Tancheng County, which was historically part of Langya Commandery, it is called Langya straw. The straw is slender, soft, and resilient, and the crafted items are smooth, delicate, and beau-

　　tiful, both practical and ornamental, making them hard to put down. Among them, Langya straw hats are a traditional folk craft in Tancheng, known for being lightweight, sweat-absorbent,

　　water-resistant, and cool, enjoying a long-standing reputation both domestically and internationally.

　　 In recent years, Tancheng County has researched and promoted improved breeding and high-yield cultivation techniques for Langya straw, significantly enhancing its quality and yield.

　　Langya straw weaving products have also expanded from straw hats and tea cup covers to include 24 series and over 500 styles such as seat cushions, baskets, cool mats, floor mats, and slippers. The products are sold via Hong Kong to more than 30 countries and regions including Japan, the United States, France, and Southeast Asia. In 1980, Tancheng Langya straw weaving products were awarded the Provincial Quality Product Prize, and in 1985, they were recognized as Provincial Excellent Export Goods.

　　In 1980, Tancheng Langya straw weaving products won the Provincial Quality Product Award, and in 1985, they were rated as Provincial Excellent Export Commodities.

　　In 1980, Tancheng Langya straw weaving products were honored with the Provincial Quality Product Award, and in 1985, they were named Provincial Excellent Export Goods.

　　 Nearby areas such as Linyi, Cangshan, Junan, and Feixian near Tancheng County also produce Langya straw weaving crafts.