Shejiang Handicrafts

Shejiang Handicrafts

　　Shejiang Handicrafts

　　The town of Shejiang has a long-standing tradition of craft weaving and is rich in resources such as wood, bamboo, and rattan, making it a specialized crafts town in Guangdong Province. The development of the handicraft industry has provided employment for nearly 60% of the town’s workforce, contributes to 70% of the town’s GDP, and accounts for nearly 80% of its tax revenue.

　　Handicraft enterprises in Shejiang place great emphasis on innovation. They realize that in Western countries, handicrafts are disposable consumer goods with rapid turnover, and the quality and creativity of samples directly impact the survival of the business. Therefore, all handicraft enterprises treat product innovation as an ongoing priority.

　　Over the years, handicraft companies in Shejiang have invested considerable effort in sample development and production. Many have employed senior artisans dedicated to creating and refining samples, continuously innovating. Some companies have also adopted computer-aided design software to develop new products. To date, Shejiang’s handicrafts comprise over 30,000 varieties across five major categories—rattan, bamboo, iron, and silk products—with sales extending to Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Europe.