Taohuajiang Bamboo Mat

Taohuajiang Bamboo Mat

The Taohuajiang Bamboo Mat is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Taohuajiang bamboo mats have a long history. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were listed as tribute items. The fine bamboo strips of these mats are glossy and have a vibrant green hue, making them very attractive. During the peak heat of summer (“Dog Days”), lying on one of these mats can help lower body temperature, giving users a refreshing sensation as if a cool breeze is blowing — hence their enduring popularity.

　　 Last June, the Taohuajiang Bamboo Mat Association applied to the National Intellectual Property Administration to register the “Taohuajiang Bamboo Mat” as a China Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. After more than half a year of effort, the application was finally successful.

　　　　Taohuajiang is one of China’s top ten bamboo-producing counties, with over 900,000 mu (approximately 60,000 hectares) of bamboo forest, ranking third in the nation and first in the province. In recent years, the county has made the development of the bamboo industry a major strategic measure for “enriching the people and strengthening the county.” There are now more than 300 large-scale bamboo enterprises, and about one-third of local farmers’ income comes from the bamboo industry.