Hengyang Straw Mats

Hengyang Straw Mats

　　Produced in various counties (cities) within Hengyang, their annual output has consistently ranked first in Hunan Province. Qidong straw mats have a long history, with production beginning as early as the Tang Dynasty, over 1,300 years ago. Qidong Guiyang’s Sujia Store is the birthplace of Hengyang straw mats, hence they were historically referred to as “Su Cao” (Su Mats). Hengdong produces high-quality tatami export mats that are highly popular in overseas markets, while Nanyue produces durable hemp-woven mats that sell well in the domestic market.