Tujia Brocade

Tujia Brocade

　　Tujia Brocade is a traditional handicraft and practical item of the Tujia ethnic group in western Hunan, also known as "Xilan Kapu." In the Tujia language, "Xilan" means quilt and "Kapu" means flower. Nearly every Tujia girl in western Hunan is skilled in brocade weaving. It follows ancient knitting techniques, using various colored silk threads to weave patterns, mostly in diamond shapes. The products include bedspreads, curtains, cushions, and various wall hangings, among more than 120 types with over 2,900 different patterns. These items are popular both in China and abroad.