Longquanyi Baihe Straw Weaving

Longquanyi Baihe Straw Weaving

　　Weaving lightweight and smooth straw into daily necessities and handicrafts is a traditional intangible cultural heritage of Baihe Town in Longquanyi District, Chengdu. With a history of over 400 years and continuous practice to this day, the town has been recognized as a distinctive cultural hub — the "Hometown of Straw Weaving."

　　As an ancient traditional handicraft, the straw products made in Baihe Town are most famously represented by the "Baihe Straw Hat." Historical records show that as early as the early years of the Republic of China, the hats produced in Baihe Town (commonly referred to by locals as Baihe Temple at the time) were already highly renowned. The craft developed into a distinctive industry and market, with merchants from Chengdu traveling annually to Baihe Town to purchase hats for resale across the country. Due to the widespread popularity of Baihe Temple straw hats among both women and children, a local saying became popular in the Chengdu area: "Go to Baihe Temple to get your straw hat."